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At a glance: board approves program names, gifts, insurance premium increases and contracts
Summary
At the March 9 meeting the Prior Lake–Savage Area Schools board approved donations, accepted gifts, adopted a program name for Greenwood's transitions program, approved a prioritized loading-dock contract and approved health/dental premium increases for 2026–27.
The board considered several discrete action items and votes on March 9. Key outcomes:
• Gifts accepted: The board approved multiple community donations (including $500 from the Prior Lake–Savage Optimist Club and other small donations) via a roll-call vote to accept gifts in support of playgrounds and programs.
• Program naming: The board approved naming the new DSSE colocated transitions program at Greenwood “Laker Launch” and retaining La Ola at Westwood.
• Construction services: The board authorized proceeding with a prioritized replacement (Five Hawks) and holding other loading-dock projects until later; the administration noted work would start after July 1 due to funding restrictions.
• Insurance premiums: Following the insurance committee recommendation, the board approved a 13% increase in health insurance premiums and a 10% increase in dental premiums for 2026–27 to maintain the plans’ fund balances.
Votes and motions are recorded in the district minutes; administration will follow up on contracting timelines and insurance implementation details.
Detailed action list (selected): - Acceptance of gifts: passed (roll call), accepted donor list as presented. - Program name ‘‘Laker Launch’’ for Greenwood transitions program: passed (voice vote noted). - Construction loading-dock priority contract (Five Hawks replacement): passed (voice vote recorded as 'that passes'). - Health insurance premium increase (13%)/Dental increase (10%): passed (motion carried).
