Prior Lake-Savage board approves furlough option, non‑renewals and multiple unrequested leaves of absence

The Prior Lake‑Savage Area Schools Board of Education on April 14 approved a one‑time voluntary three‑day furlough option for 12‑month employees, accepted a list of probationary teacher non‑renewals and adopted several resolutions placing individual certified staff on unrequested leave of absence effective June 5, 2025.

The board approved the voluntary furlough paperwork — four memoranda of understanding tied to bargaining units with 12‑month employees — in a vote on the first MOU (item 12A) that passed 6-to-1. Director Frantz moved the motion and Director Johnson seconded it. Director Atkinson recorded the lone nay during the roll call.

Why it matters: Board members and district leaders said the furlough option is voluntary and not yet counted into the district’s formal budget reduction totals. Administrators said final savings will depend on how many employees opt in; the board will incorporate actual numbers into future budget presentations.

The board then approved a comprehensive list of probationary teacher non‑renewals — a single motion covering multiple names and reasons tied to licensure, staffing adjustments and…