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Forest Lake board approves timeline, hires TeamWorks to design elementary boundary options for 2026–27
Summary
The Forest Lake Area Schools board approved a guiding‑change document and timeline on Jan. 16 to begin designing elementary school attendance‑area adjustments for the 2026–27 school year and authorized district staff to work with consultant TeamWorks and a community input team to develop and vet options.
The Forest Lake Area Schools Board of Education on Jan. 16 approved a timeline and a guiding‑change document to begin designing elementary school attendance‑area adjustments that would take effect in the 2026–27 school year.
Superintendent Dr. Massey introduced Dr. Heather Mueller of TeamWorks, the consultant the district engaged to run a data‑driven boundary study. "Anytime you have a conversation about boundaries, it can be a touchy conversation," Mueller said. "One of the things TeamWorks really prides itself in first and foremost is that we are data driven and we are transparent." The board approved the plan by voice vote after a motion, with no recorded opposition.
The school district said the boundary work is necessary because housing and enrollment patterns have changed since the last major boundary review. The study will use school and…
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