Glencoe-Silver Lake Public Schools

What Glencoe-Silver Lake Public Schools does

Glencoe-Silver Lake Public Schools (Independent School District #2859) is a unified public school district in Minnesota serving approximately 1,500-1,600 PreK-12 students across six communities: Biscay, Brownton, Glencoe, New Auburn, Plato, and Silver Lake. The district operates five school facilities — Lincoln Elementary, Lakeside Elementary, a combined Junior/Senior High campus, an Early Childhood Learning Center, and a Community Education/Panther Field House — along with a transportation bus garage. Core instructional delivery is supported by a 1:1 Chromebook/iPad initiative (iPads for grades K-4, Chromebooks for grades 5-12), Google Workspace for Education with 1TB per-student cloud storage, and an Infinite Campus Student Information System for grades, attendance, and parent communication.

The district is funded primarily through local property tax levies and Minnesota state per-pupil aid, supplemented by federal grants (including a $375,000 COPS grant for a $500,000 integrated security platform) and an approved $10,900,000 building bond from November 2024 for roof, facade, and HVAC upgrades. Ancillary revenue is generated through fee-based Community Education programs: Panther Field House memberships and rentals, youth recreation leagues, adult enrichment, and child care services (Panther Adventure Club, Panther Cub-House), with food service delivered under contract by ChartwellsK12. The district is governed by an elected school board and led by Superintendent Christopher Sonju.

Operationally, GSL functions as a standard mid-size rural Minnesota district with consolidated K-12 governance, a BYOD wireless network for grades 9-12, MFA-secured Office 365 for staff, and integration with tools including Zoom, Formative, Socrative, Nutrislice, ePayTrak, and Finalsite for web/digital presence. Special education is delivered cooperatively through the SWSC Total Special Education System, and the district participates in the Minnesota State High School League and Wright County Conference for athletics.

Name

Glencoe-Silver Lake Public Schools

Legal name

Glencoe-Silver Lake Public Schools

Website

https://gsl.k12.mn.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1800

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Glencoe-Silver Lake Public Schools (ISD #2859) is a Minnesota public school district serving about 1,500-1,600 PreK-12 students across six communities, operating five school facilities funded by property taxes and state aid, with ancillary revenue from community education, recreation, and child care programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Early childhood learning
• Special education services
• Community education programs
• School-age child care

Headquarters

HQ city

Glencoe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Levies: Primary funding source through local property taxes. The district conducts annual Truth in Taxation hearings and maintains levy certifications. A $10,900,000 building bond was approved in November 2024 for roof repairs, facade repairs, and HVAC upgrades.
2. State Education Funding: Per-pupil state aid based on enrollment numbers. District operates as Independent School District #2859 in Minnesota.
3. Federal Grants: Federal funding including COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) grant of $375,000 for security system upgrades. Total project cost $500,000 with $125,000 district contribution.
4. Food Service Revenue: ChartwellsK12 provides food services. Revenue from meal payments, including ala carte options. Meal prices are publicly listed on the district website.
5. Community Education Programs: Revenue from Panther Field House memberships, facility rentals, youth recreation programs (baseball, basketball, dance, football, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, tennis, track, volleyball, wrestling), adult enrichment classes, adult recreation, and child care services (Panther Adventure Club, Panther Cub-House).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Glencoe-Silver Lake Public Schools (ISD #2859) is a unified PreK-12 public school district delivering comprehensive K-12 instruction, special education, transportation, food service, health services, and technology integration to approximately 1,500-1,600 learners across six Minnesota communities. Beyond the classroom, the district operates an Early Childhood Learning Center and a Community Education division that offers child care (Panther Adventure Club, Panther Cub-House), adult enrichment, youth recreation leagues, and Panther Field House recreation memberships and facility rentals.

Product overview

Glencoe-Silver Lake Public Schools (ISD #2859) is a unified public school district providing comprehensive PreK-12 education services through five facilities: Lincoln Elementary and Lakeside Elementary (K-4/5), Glencoe-Silver Lake Junior High (7-8), Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High (9-12), and Early Childhood Learning Center. The district serves approximately 1,500-1,600 students across six Minnesota communities. Technology-enabled educational offerings include 1:1 Chromebook/iPad programs, Google Workspace for Education for digital learning, and Infinite Campus for student information management. Supporting services include food service (ChartwellsK12), health services, special education, transportation, community education, and Panther Field House recreation facility. The district recently implemented a comprehensive security system upgrade funded by a federal COPS grant.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GSL Panther: School mascot and athletic team identity for Glencoe-Silver Lake Schools

Products and services

• PreK-12 Public Education Services (ISD #2859) Comprehensive PreK-12 public education program for residents of Biscay, Brownton, Glencoe, New Auburn, Plato, and Silver Lake, Minnesota, including academic instruction, athletics, fine arts, special education, health services, transportation, food service, and 1:1 technology integration.
• Lincoln Elementary School Elementary school serving grades K-4/K-5 in Glencoe, MN; located at the District Office complex, 1621 16th Street East, Glencoe. Principal Bill Butler; Assistant Principal Joy Freitag.
• Lakeside Elementary School Elementary school serving grades K-4/K-5 in Silver Lake, MN, at 229 Lake Ave, Silver Lake.
• Glencoe-Silver Lake Junior High School Junior high school for grades 7-8 co-located with the Senior High at 1825 16th Street E, Glencoe, MN 55336. Principal Matt Foss; Assistant Principal Sarah Beckman.
• Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High School Senior high school for grades 9-12 co-located with the Junior High at 1825 16th Street E, Glencoe, MN 55336.
• Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC) Early childhood education facility for PreK students located at 1621 E. 16th Street, Glencoe, MN.
• Glencoe-Silver Lake Community Education Programs Community education division offering adult enrichment classes, youth recreation sports leagues (baseball, basketball, dance, football, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, tennis, track, volleyball, wrestling), child care services, and facility rentals. Director Matt Muenchow.
• Panther Adventure Club and Panther Cub-House Child Care Fee-based child care services operated by Community Education: Panther Adventure Club for school-age children and Panther Cub-House for early childhood. Available monthly subscription for working families.
• Panther Field House Memberships and Facility Rentals Community recreation facility providing monthly memberships for individuals, families, and seniors plus facility rental access.
• School Food Service (ChartwellsK12) Daily breakfast and lunch meals and ala carte items provided to students in partnership with ChartwellsK12, with online payment via ePayTrak and reduced/free meal applications through Educational Benefits.
• Special Education Services Special education programming delivered via cooperative arrangement with the Total Special Education System (SWSC) of partner school districts.
• PSEO and CTE College and Career Readiness Programs Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) partnerships and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs supporting college and career readiness, including ACT test preparation through the Counselors Corner.
• Adult Basic Education Partnership (WEST ABE) Adult basic education, GED preparation, and English as a Second Language programs delivered in partnership with WEST ABE.
• Student Transportation Services School bus transportation services operated from the Transportation Bus Garage at 2397 Hennepin Ave N, Glencoe, by Transportation Manager Dan Wanous.
• District Health Services Licensed school nursing services led by District Nurse Beth Jerabek (MSN, RN, PHN, LSN), with health assistants at each school building.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ChartwellsK12coreOthersContracted food service provider managing district nutrition programs. Operates under the eat.learn.live. philosophy, preparing fresh, nutritious meals and providing dining experiences for students.
• Google Workspace for EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict uses Google Workspace including Google Classroom, Drive (with 1TB storage per account), Docs, and Calendar for student and staff productivity and learning management.
• Infinite CampuscoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent Information System (SIS) used for grade management, attendance, and parent portal access through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
• Total Special Education System (SWSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared special education services through a cooperative arrangement with other school districts for comprehensive special education programming.
• WEST ABE (Adult Basic Education)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with WEST ABE for adult basic education, GED preparation, and English as a Second Language programs.
• Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL)coreOthersDistrict participates in MSHSL for athletics and activities, competing in Wright County Conference. Membership provides access to tournament play and standardized rules.
• Minnesota Department of EducationcoreOthersState oversight agency providing funding, accountability requirements, school report cards, and compliance monitoring for ISD #2859.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Minneapolis Public Schools: Minneapolis Public Schools (ISD 1) is the largest K-12 public district in Minnesota — a broad incumbent offering the same core educational services but at urban scale and with broader programmatic scope than GSL.
• Edina Public Schools: Edina Public Schools (ISD 273) is a large suburban Minnesota public school district that operates as a broader incumbent in the same K-12 public education space, offering comparable programs at significantly greater scale.
• Mankato Area Public Schools: Mankato Area Public Schools (ISD 77) is a significantly larger Minnesota public school district in the broader south-central region that operates a similar unified K-12 model but with substantially greater scale and program breadth.

Direct peers

• Litchfield Public Schools: Litchfield Public Schools (ISD 466) is a small Minnesota public school district roughly the same size as GSL with similar community education programs and rural community support base.
• Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools: Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools (ISD 877) is a slightly larger but still comparable Minnesota public school district operating in the same regional geography with similar K-12 programming and community-based funding model.
• New Prague Area Schools: New Prague Area Schools (ISD 721) is a Minnesota public school district in a similar semi-rural setting with a comparable range of programs including community education, child care, and PSEO partnerships.
• Dassel-Cokato Public Schools: Dassel-Cokato Public Schools (ISD 466 area, Meeker County) is a neighboring small Minnesota public school district with a comparable enrollment scale and K-12 campus footprint.
• Hutchinson Public Schools: Hutchinson Public Schools (ISD 423) is a similarly sized Minnesota public school district serving the McLeod County region with comparable rural-suburban demographics and a multi-school campus structure, making it the closest operational peer to GSL.
• Sibley East Public Schools: Sibley East Public Schools (ISD 2310) serves a rural Minnesota community of comparable scale with a similar unified K-12 district structure and community education extension programs.
• Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public Schools: HLWW (ISD 2683) operates in adjacent Wright County and serves a comparable small-town Minnesota student population, with similar K-12 public education delivery models and community education programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

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