Independent School District 761 Public View

To consider for approval the superintendent contract

To select the superintendent

To approve the Owatonna Middle School pool remodel contract award

To discuss the superintendent search

To consider a proposed expulsion

Truth in Taxation at 6:00 p.m.

To canvass election results

To consider approval of quotes for the storage building adjacent to the new district office maintenance shop.

To approve personnel changes

To approve employment agreements

Special work session to review attendance boundaries information.

To approve the tentative agreement with the Owatonna Education Association

Truth in Taxation at 6:00 p.m.

Elizabeth Hedlund will be attending virtually from the main lodge, Christmas Mountain Village, S944 Christmas Mountain Village Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI.

To approve the copier/printer lease agreement and personnel updates, and consider strategy for labor negotiations

To canvass the results of the school board general election and consider an extended trip request.

The special school board meeting will begin at 5:30 pm, or immediately following the World's Best Workforce annual meeting.

The work session will immediately follow the organizational meeting.

The regular meeting will immediately follow the World's Best Workforce Annual Meeting.

This meeting provides an opportunity for the community to hear a status report and focused action steps as to how the district is addressing these goal areas set by the Minnesota Legislature:

• All children are ready for school.

• All third-graders can read at grade level.

• All racial and economic achievement gaps between students are closed.

• All students are ready for career and college.

Note the meeting location change.

The work session will immediately follow the 5:30 pm special meeting.

The work session will immediately follow the regular meeting.

The work session will immediately follow the 5:30 pm special meeting.

Note meeting location: Owatonna High School, Small Group Forum

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website where they will find the live-stream video: www.isd761.org/our-district/school-board/meeting-dates.

If anyone would like to make a public comment at the regular Board meetings, please email your comments to schoolboard@isd761.org by 3:00 pm the day of the regular meeting, and please include your name, address, and phone number as per our normal public comment procedure.

The work session will immediately follow the 5:30 pm special meeting.

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website where they will find the live-stream video: www.isd761.org/our-district/school-board/meeting-dates.

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website where they will find the live-stream video: www.isd761.org/our-district/school-board/meeting-dates.

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website where they will find the live-stream video: www.isd761.org/our-district/school-board/meeting-dates.

If anyone would like to make a public comment at the regular Board meetings, please email your comments to schoolboard@isd761.org by 3:00 pm the day of the regular meeting, and please include your name, address, and phone number as per our normal public comment procedure.

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by viewing the live-stream video on the school district website: www.isd761.org > Our District > School Board > Board Meetings.

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.isd761.org where they will find the live-stream video (under Our District > School Board > Board Meetings).

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.isd761.org where they will find the live-stream video (under Our District > School Board > Board Meetings).

If anyone would like to make a public comment at the regular Board meetings, please email your comments to schoolboard@isd761.org by 3:00 pm the day of the regular meeting, and please include your name, address, and phone number as per our normal public comment procedure.

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.isd761.org where they will find the live-stream video (under Our District > School Board > Board Meetings).

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.isd761.org where they will find the live-stream video (under Our District > School Board > Board Meetings).

If anyone would like to make a public comment at the regular Board meetings, please email your comments to schoolboard@isd761.org by 3:00 pm the day of the regular meeting, and please include your name, address, and phone number as per our normal public comment procedure.

The work session will immediately follow the 5:30 pm organizational meeting.

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.isd761.org where they will find the live-stream video (under Our District > School Board > Board Meetings).

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.isd761.org where they will find the live-stream video (under Our District > School Board > Board Meetings).

If anyone would like to make a public comment at the regular Board meetings, please email your comments to schoolboard@isd761.org by 3:00 pm the day of the regular meeting, and please include your name, address, and phone number as per our normal public comment procedure.

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.isd761.org where they will find the live-stream video (under Our District > School Board > Board Meetings).

If anyone would like to make a public comment at the regular Board meetings, please email your comments to schoolboard@isd761.org by 3:00 pm the day of the regular meeting, and please include your name, address, and phone number as per our normal public comment procedure.

Truth in Taxation
The Truth in Taxation hearing will begin at 6:00 pm.  Note:  Questions during the Truth in Taxation presentation on December 14 at 6:00 pm may be emailed to levy@isd761.org.

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.isd761.org where they will find the live-stream video (under Our District > School Board > Board Meetings).

If anyone would like to make a public comment at the regular Board meetings, please email your comments to schoolboard@isd761.org by 3:00 pm the day of the regular meeting, and please include your name, address, and phone number as per our normal public comment procedure.

This meeting will be live-streamed on the district’s YouTube channel, and it provides an opportunity for the community to hear a status report and focused action steps as to how the district is addressing these goal areas set by the Minnesota Legislature:

• All children are ready for school.

• All third-graders can read at grade level.

• All racial and economic achievement gaps between students are closed.

• All students are ready for career and college.

• All students graduate from high school.

The community can also find the school district’s dashboard on the district’s website, which highlights data supporting efforts in the four commitment areas of 21st Century Learners, Safe & Caring Community, High Quality Teaching & Learning, and Equity as aligned with the district's mission, vision and core values. The dashboard is revised and updated frequently as the OPS community tracks work and progress. 

For the live-stream link, go to www.isd761.org or the district's YouTube channel.

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.isd761.org where they will find the live-stream video (under Our District > School Board > Board Meetings).

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.isd761.org where they will find the live-stream video (under Our District > School Board > Board Meetings).

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.isd761.org where they will find the live-stream video (under Our District > School Board > Board Meetings).

If anyone would like to make a public comment at the regular Board meetings, please email your comments to schoolboard@isd761.org by 3:00 pm the day of the regular meeting, and please include your name, address, and phone number as per our normal public comment procedure.

The work session will immediately follow the 5:30 special meeting.

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.isd761.org where they will find the live-stream video (under Our District > School Board > Board Meetings).

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.isd761.org where they will find the live-stream video (under Our District > School Board > Board Meetings).

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.isd761.org where they will find the live-stream video (under Our District > School Board > Board Meetings).

If anyone would like to make a public comment at the regular Board meetings, please email your comments to schoolboard@isd761.org by 3:00 pm the day of the regular meeting, and please include your name, address, and phone number as per our normal public comment procedure.
 

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.isd761.org where they will find the live-stream video (under Our District > School Board > Board Meetings).

The work session will immediately follow the 5:30 special meeting.

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.isd761.org where they will find the live-stream video (under Our District > School Board > Board Meetings).

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.isd761.org where they will find the live-stream video (under Our District > School Board > Board Meetings).

If anyone would like to make public comment at the board meeting, they should email their comments by 3:00 pm Monday, August 24 to schoolboard@isd761.org.

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.isd761.org where they will find the live-stream video (under Our District > School Board > Board Meetings).

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.isd761.org where they will find the live-stream video (under Our District > School Board > Board Meetings).

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.isd761.org where they will find the live-stream video (under Our District > School Board > Board Meetings).

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.isd761.org where they will find the live-stream video (under Our District > School Board > Board Meetings).

If anyone would like to make public comment at the board meeting, they should email their comments by 3:00 pm Monday, July 13 to schoolboard@isd761.org.

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.isd761.org where they will find the live-stream video (under Our District > School Board > Board Meetings).

If anyone would like to make public comment at the board meeting, they should email their comments by 3:00 pm Monday, June 22 to schoolboard@isd761.org.

The work session will immediately follow the 5:30 special meeting.

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.isd761.org where they will find the live-stream video (under Our District > School Board > Board Meetings).

Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all meetings of the Owatonna Public Schools (ISD 761) school board will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means - until further notice.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend meetings due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor meetings from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.isd761.org where they will find the live-stream video (under Our District > School Board > Board Meetings).

The work session will immediately follow the regular meeting.

This meeting will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021. One or more board members will be participating by telephone or other electronic means.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend this meeting due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor this meeting from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.owatonna.k12.mn.us where they will find the live-stream video.

Comments for public forum may be submitted by email to schoolboard@isd761.org by 3:00 pm on Monday, April 27.

The work session will immediately follow the special meeting and will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021. One or more board members will be participating by telephone or other electronic means.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend this meeting due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor this meeting from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.owatonna.k12.mn.us where they will find the live-stream video.

This meeting will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021. One or more board members will be participating by telephone or other electronic means.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend this meeting due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor this meeting from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.owatonna.k12.mn.us where they will find the live-stream video.

This meeting will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021. One or more board members will be participating by telephone or other electronic means.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021, members of the public are not permitted to attend this meeting due to the current health pandemic. Persons may monitor this meeting from a remote location by visiting the school district website: www.owatonna.k12.mn.us where they will find the live-stream video.

Comments for public forum may be submitted by email to schoolboard@isd761.org by 3:00 pm on Monday, March 30.

The work session will immediately follow the organizational meeting.

The work session will immediately follow the 5:30 p.m. special meeting.

The work session will immediately follow the special meeting.

Media Center/Learning Stairs Area

Note:  the school board work session will immediately follow the 5:30 PM special school board meeting.

5:40 start time is approximate.  The work session will follow the 5:30 special meeting.

Rescheduled from January 22

Organizational Meeting