School Board Of Education Lester Prairie Public Schools Regular Meeting
The meeting included approval of the agenda and the payment of bills totaling $373,973.95. Administrative reports covered FFA national championship recognition, PTO support, staff training completion, receipt of Form A and Form B grants from MSHSL, a conference attendance summary, Hall of Fame committee updates, coaching personnel updates, and recognition of ExCel Award winners. The Superintendent provided an enrollment update showing 403 students and presented the 2026-2027 School Calendar, which relies heavily on staff recommendations for breaks and start times. A Truth in Taxation presentation indicated the certified levy is down by 4.13% from the previous year. Committee reports touched upon the success of the PTO Holiday store and discussions regarding future facilities improvements and the need for an AI handbook. New business resulted in the approval of the 2026-2027 School Calendar. The certified levy in the amount of $1,993,013.48 was approved. Personnel actions included the approval of new coaching contracts and the acceptance of a resignation for the Head Volleyball Coach position.