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Prior Lake‑Savage board debates measurable goals, monthly pillar updates to rebuild trust
Summary
Board members debated whether to set measurable SMART goals or governance‑level commitments and agreed to prioritize regular agenda time tied to the district strategic plan’s four pillars.
At a two‑hour study session, the Prior Lake‑Savage Area Schools board spent much of the evening debating how to convert a community strategic plan into board‑level goals that are both measurable and appropriate for governance.
Chair White proposed a simple starting point: "Each month, we are gonna talk about one of the pillars," he said, arguing that a recurring agenda item would give the board the information it needs to exercise oversight without micromanaging…
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