Signatures
246
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Minnesota is a
"May" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | PINE CITY, MN 55063 Pine County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 9.9% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 13.4% (data source) |
| NCES Link | NCES District Info |
| Last Updated | December 2, 2025 |
What Can My School District Do?
All school districts, regardless of whether they are required by law to allow released time, should implement good policy and be prepared for when a released time program may approach the district. The time to set the policy is before an active program is pressuring the district. Research polices the district can implement to protect teachers' and students' instruction time. Set polices that limit disruptions to students and the ability for proselytization to occur, impacting other students of faith or no faith. A more detailed write-up on school board policies can be read here.
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Schools in the District (4)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Pine City Elementary | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th | |
| Early Childhood | ||
| PINE CITY AREA LEARNING CENTER | ||
| Pine City Secondary | ||
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Minnesota State Law | School districts may allow students to be released for religious study, but they may also not allow it. |
| Law Notes |
Local Personel
Download All Lifewise Personel List
| Title | Name | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Becki Brown | beckibrown@lifewise.org | Yes |
| Teacher | Jenine Preston | Yes | |
| Teacher | Julie Adams | Yes | |
| Teacher | Lori Thompson | Yes | |
| Teacher | Vicki Pieper | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
246
January 18, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
243
January 4, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
243
November 19, 2024
Step 8
Train Your Team
242
September 17, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
0
August 13, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
204
August 2, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
200
July 26, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
146
July 17, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
128
June 25, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
127
June 21, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
3
June 19, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
3
June 15, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
3
April 26, 2024
Step 0
No Progress
0
March 17, 2024
Enrollment Data
| School Enrollment | Lifewise Enrollment | % | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| No enrollment information | |||
Lifewise enrollment numbers come from social media, newsletters, press, and public record requests. Contact RPS with enrollment numbers.
Associated Organizations
| Org Type | Org Name | Address | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
