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Prior Lake-Savage leaders warn of looming shortfall; propose class-size increases, program cuts and pool closure
Summary
District officials told residents that higher costs, a capped state funding formula and a referendum that expires in 2027–28 create a structural gap. Staff proposed about $4 million in annual reductions for 2025–26 including larger class sizes, program eliminations, staff reductions and closing the Twin Oaks pool.
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools leaders told residents at a budget town hall that the district faces a structural shortfall and proposed roughly $4 million in annual reductions for the 2025–26 budget year.
Tammy Frederickson, the district's executive director of business services, said the district’s revenue comes from three main sources — state aid (general fund formula and categorical aids), local taxes and federal dollars — and that “for next year, it’s set in statute. It will be $7,465 per pupil.” She said the district currently receives $7,281 per pupil and that if the formula had increased with past statutory changes the district would be receiving $8,645 per pupil, a gap of $1,364 per student that Frederickson estimated would amount to about $11,000,000 in foregone revenue.
Frederickson gave…
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