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  • FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2018

    Board votes to close Central Montessori Elementary

    FOREST LAKE, MINN. – Due to ongoing financial challenges and a projected $2 million budget shortfall for next year, the Forest Lake Area School Board voted Thursday to close Central Montessori Elementary School (CME) at the end of the 2017-2018 school year. The vote was 5-1, with Luke Odegaard casting the only opposing vote. Board member Julie Corcoran was absent from the meeting. “These have all been difficult decisions,” said Forest Lake Area Schools Superintendent Steve Massey. “All of our district’s programs are important for our students and their families. Unfortunately, in light of our current budget situation, Central Montessori is a program that can’t be sustained.” Massey cited the $2 million budget shortfall for next year, of which $1.7 million in budget cuts have already been planned. The closing of CME will account for the remaining $300,000.  

     

     

     

     

    Strengthening a Positive Climate for Learning

    New District-Wide Bullying Prevention Form Available

    In a continuing effort to prevent bullying and quickly deal with any bullying that occurs, Forest Lake Area Schools has launched a new district-wide procedure for identifying and reporting bullying behavior. If you believe that your child, or a student you know is being bullied, please fill out this Bullying Reporting Form. The form can be filled out online, but must be printed and signed before it is turned in at any school office in the district. Paper copies of the form are also available at each school building and the Community Education office. For more information about bullying prevention in Forest Lake Area Schools, visit the bullying resource page here.
     
     
    Backpack  DIGITAL BACKPACK 

    The school district's Digital Backpack has information from area groups who sponsor opportunities for youth:

     
     For information, please click here for the Digital Backpack.

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