Board proclaims School Social Worker Week, summarizes superintendent midyear review and plans special election timing

The Prior Lake‑Savage Area Schools Board of Education on Feb. 24 read a proclamation recognizing National School Social Worker Week (noted in the proclamation as March 3–7, 2025) and heard public thanks from social‑work staff for the recognition.

Board members also summarized a closed‑session midyear review of Superintendent Dr. Michael Thomas that took place Feb. 10. The chair said the board and superintendent exchanged feedback, the chair and superintendent met again Feb. 17 to review feedback, and a midyear review summary was signed. The closed‑session content was not disclosed in the study session beyond the summary statement that the review occurred and follow‑up steps were completed.

The board discussed timing for a special election to fill the remainder of a board term and by consensus indicated a preference for a November special election date to reduce administrative costs (sharing precincts with municipal ballots when feasible). Administration said a formal resolution to set the date would be presented at a later regular meeting; staff noted statutory calendar constraints, including the requirement to set a date at least 84 days prior to the election for election planning.

Why it matters

The proclamation recognizes social workers' contributions to student support. The midyear superintendent review is part of the board's oversight and evaluation responsibilities. Setting the special election timeline now gives administration lead time to prepare and complies with statutory notice and scheduling requirements the district must meet before conducting a special election.

What the board recorded

No formal roll‑call votes were recorded for these items at the study session; the board reached consensus on preferring a November date for the special election and instructed administration to prepare the formal action and public notices for a future regular meeting.