PLSEA IN ACTION
PLSEA Grants
Each year PLSEA $500 grants for up to 10 projects. The grant application is available each spring. Recent grant recipient projects include Shop the Rack @PLHS, SEL Kindergarten Read aloud books @HRE, enhanced learning environments for students in the ATLAS program @TOMS, a collaborative mural between the art program @HOMS and the city of Prior Lake, district wide Peaceful Places, and fine motor bins @HRE.
If you would like to apply for a grant please make a copy of the application here.
Polar Plunge
Each year PLSEA looks forward to supporting Special Olympics of Minnesota by taking the Polar Plunge at Sand Point Beach. This year 8 teams and approximately 70 staff members raised over $23,000 to race into Prior Lake on a balmy 14 degree day. Even Fox 9s Ian Leonard was impressed with our crew.
Student Assistance Fund
Lobby Day
PLSEA had some members attend the Pension Rally at the capitol on February 29th. Teachers across the state are fighting for fair pensions so we are not penalized 25% if we retire at age 62. Currently, to receive your full pension with no penalty, the teacher retirement age is 65. PLSEA members also met with MN Senator Eric Pratt, MN Senator Lindsey Port, House Representative Jess Hanson and House Representative Ben Bakeberg to discuss educational issues that are important for our community and students.
The PLSEA Student Assistance Fund supports our students and families through challenging times. Students and families, we have supported have experienced: fires, accidents, medical events and other financial obstacles. A standard donation to a student or family is $250.
If you'd like to donate to our fund, please use the QR code above, Venmo @PLSEA or send Tanya Schaper @HOMS cash or a check to PLSEA.
You can request funds for a student here and a staff member here.