Board Meetings

Owatonna Public Schools board meetings are held the second and fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 PM with some exceptions. Typically, the second Monday of the month is a work session and the fourth Monday of the month is the regular business meeting.

All board meetings are open for the public to observe except those specifically permitted by law to be closed for discussion of identified issues such as negotiation strategy or litigation (see policy 205, Open Meetings and Closed Meetings)
There is a designated time for community comments at the regular business meetings.

Agendas & Minutes

2023-2024 Meeting Schedule

School Board Work Sessions and Regular School Board Meetings will be held at the District Office, 515 West Bridge Street, Owatonna, until futher notice.

All meetings are at 5:30 pm unless otherwise noted. There is only one, regular meeting in December and July. Special sessions may be scheduled as needed. Click here to review the agenda.

Monday, July 10, 2023*
Monday, August 7, 2023* (school board retreat), 12:00-4:00 PM, Learning Zone, 667 East Vine Street, Owatonna
Monday, August 14, 2023 (work session)
Monday, August 28, 2023* (regular meeting and public hearing regarding the closing of the schoolhouse building)

Elizabeth Hedlund will be attending the August 28 meeting virtually from the main lodge, Christmas Mountain Village, S944 Christmas Mountain Village Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI.

Monday, September 11, 2023 (work session)
Monday, September 25, 2023
Tuesday, October 10, 2023* (work session)
Monday, October 23, 2023
Monday, November 13, 2023 (work session)
Monday, November 27, 2023
Monday, December 11, 2023* (regular meeting)
Monday, January 8, 2024 (organizational meeting/work session)
Monday, January 22, 2024
Monday, February 12, 2024 (work session)
Monday, February 26, 2024
Monday, March 11, 2024 (work session)
Monday, March 18, 2024*
Monday, April 8, 2024 (work session)
Monday, April 22, 2024
Monday, May 13, 2024 (work session)
Tuesday, May 28, 2024*
Monday, June 10, 2024 (work session)
Monday, June 24, 2024
Monday, July 15, 2024* (regular meeting)
Monday, August 12, 2024 (work session)
Monday, August 26, 2024

*Denotes an exception to the regular meeting date of the 2nd or 4th Monday, or work session/regular meeting

School Board Committee Meetings (scheduled as needed)

Facilities Committee Meetings
Monday, July 10, 2023 at 4:00 PM, District Office
Monday, August 14, 2023 at 4:00 PM, District Office
Monday, September 11, 2023 at 4:00 PM, District Office

Policy Committee Meetings
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 11:30 AM, District Office
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 11:30 AM, District Office
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 11:30 AM, District Office
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 11:30 AM, District Office

Finance Committee Meetings
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 11:30 AM, District Office

Board Meeting Videos

September 25th , 2023

August 28th , 2023

July 10th , 2023

June 26th , 2023

May 22nd , 2023

April 24th , 2023

March 21st , 2023

February 27th , 2023

January 23rd , 2023

January 9th , 2023

December 12th , 2022

November 28th , 2022

November 14th , 2022

October 25th , 2022

September 26th , 2022

August 23 , 2022

July 11 , 2022

Public Comment Guidelines

The School Board is an elected body formed by Minnesota law to conduct the business of the school district at open meetings, which the public may observe, with specific exceptions. In the interest of open communications and hearing the concerns and views of the public, the School Board gives the public an opportunity to address the Board in the "Public Forum" portion of the meeting. The following are the rules for "Public Forum":

Only individuals who meet one or more of these categories will be allowed to address the Board: district resident, district taxpayer, district student, district parent/guardian, or district staff.
Complete the card at the meeting location, indicating your wish to speak, and hand it to the clerk or board chair prior to the meeting.
You are allowed three minutes to speak to the School Board.
The School Board retains the discretion to limit discussion of any agenda item to a reasonable period of time as determined by the School Board.
If a group or organization wishes to address the School Board on a topic, the School Board reserves the right to require designation of one or more representatives or spokespersons to speak on behalf of the group or organization.
Address your remarks to the full School Board, not to any specific member(s) or public attendees.
The School Board and Superintendent will not respond until they have had time to research the issue you are addressing.
The following will not be allowed: slander, defamation, profanity, personal attacks, revelations of private data, or cheering, jeering, or other disruptive behaviors. The School Board will stop these types of speech by calling the speaker out of order. If the speaker or attendee persists, they will be required to leave the meeting.
Failure to abide by these rules could forfeit your right to speak at future meetings.
Signage, placards, or posters that obstruct the view or create a safety hazard are prohibited during school board meetings.

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