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Board accepts joint powers agreement with Prior Lake for SRO services
Summary
The board approved an updated joint powers agreement with the city of Prior Lake for school resource officer (SRO) services; Superintendent Dr. Thomas said the district has a three‑year contract with Prior Lake and a five‑year contract with Savage and that updated costs are included in the budget.
The ISD 719 School Board accepted an updated joint powers agreement for School Resource Officer services with the city of Prior Lake by voice vote, 7‑0.
Superintendent Dr. Thomas presented the agreement and told the board it is a five‑year contract in this instance and that the district has a three‑year contract with Prior Lake and a five‑year contract with Savage; he said the updated contract cost is built into the district’s budget for anticipated year‑over‑year growth in those contracts. He summarized that the district values the partnership with the cities and described the agreements as “definitely a partnership we want to maintain.”
Director France moved to accept the joint powers agreement as presented; Director Johnson seconded. Director France asked a clarification question about the effective and expiration dates; Dr. Thomas confirmed the agreement presented was five years in length. Chair White called the vote and the motion carried 7‑0.
Board members did not take further public action beyond acceptance; details of the contract cost and the Savage agreement were noted as aligned with budget planning.
