Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Mission Moment
V. Public Forum
VI. Item(s): For Discussion - No Action Required by the Board
VI.A. Board Forum
VI.A.1. School Board Committee Meeting Reports
VI.A.2. School Board Work Session Report
VI.A.3. Policy Revisions (First Reading)
VI.B. Administrative Report
VI.B.1. Cadence of Accountability
VII. Consent Agenda:  Board Action Requested
VII.A. Minutes from July 13, 2026, July 30, 2026, and August 10, 2026
VII.B. Disbursement Report
VII.C. Personnel Report
VIII. Item(s):  Board Action Requested
VIII.A. Resolution Relating to General Obligation Tax Abatement and Facilities Maintenance Bonds, Series 2027A
VIII.B. Strategic Plan
VIII.C. Owatonna Public Schools Style Guide
VIII.D. Extended Trip Request to the National FFA Convention 
VIII.E. Truth in Taxation Hearing Date
VIII.F. Adult Meal Prices
VIII.G. Gifts to the District
IX. Adjournment          
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Owatonna Public Schools
Meeting: August 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
Subject:
I. Call to Order
Description:
__ Ron Kubicek   __ Timothy Jensen  __ Andrea Van Gelder
__ Elizabeth Hedlund   __ Jolayne Mohs  __ Mark Sebring
__ Lori Weisenburger      
__ Superintendent Champa    __ Student Representative Lowell Schultz
   __ Student Representative Greta Veldman
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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III. Approval of Agenda
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IV. Mission Moment
Description:
Inspiring Excellence. Every Learner, Every Day.
Subject:
V. Public Forum
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VI. Item(s): For Discussion - No Action Required by the Board
Subject:
VI.A. Board Forum
Subject:
VI.A.1. School Board Committee Meeting Reports
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VI.A.2. School Board Work Session Report
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VI.A.3. Policy Revisions (First Reading)
Description:
The attached policies were reviewed by the policy committee and are being presented for a first reading. 

The revisions summary is also attached.

Key: (1) language to be deleted (2) new language
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VI.B. Administrative Report
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VI.B.1. Cadence of Accountability
Description:
Starts again in September
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VII. Consent Agenda:  Board Action Requested
Description:
If desired, items may be removed from the consent agenda by request by an individual school board member for independent consideration.  A request is timely if made prior to the vote on the consent agenda.  The request does not require a second or a vote by the school board.  An item removed from the consent agenda will then be discussed and acted on separately immediately following the consideration of the consent agenda.

Roll call vote is required as the consent agenda contains the personnel report.
Subject:
VII.A. Minutes from July 13, 2026, July 30, 2026, and August 10, 2026
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VII.B. Disbursement Report
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VII.C. Personnel Report
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VIII. Item(s):  Board Action Requested
Subject:
VIII.A. Resolution Relating to General Obligation Tax Abatement and Facilities Maintenance Bonds, Series 2027A
Description:
As part of the project at the Owatonna Education Center, the Board is being asked to approve official intent to proceed with and authorize the issuance and sale of general obligation tax abatement and facilities maintenance bonds, Series 2027A.
 
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VIII.B. Strategic Plan
Description:
At the last work session, the Board reviewed recommended updates to the District's strategic plan. Attached is a copy of the plan for Board consideration for approval.
 
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VIII.C. Owatonna Public Schools Style Guide
Description:
At the work session, Dr. Champa showed the puppy that was created for use as one of the District's official graphics. Attached is the District's updated style guide for the Board's consideration for approval.
 
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VIII.D. Extended Trip Request to the National FFA Convention 
Description:
Attached is an extended trip request for Owatonna FFA to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana in October.
 
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VIII.E. Truth in Taxation Hearing Date
Description:

Minnesota Statutes 275.065, subdivision 3, requires school districts to discuss their final tax levy and budget at a regularly scheduled School Board meeting and allow the public to speak. The meeting must take place at 6 p.m. or later and the district may adopt the final levy at the same meeting. The administration recommends the board hold its truth-in-taxation hearing and take action on the payable 2027 property tax levy at the December 14, 2026 regular board meeting.
Subject:
VIII.F. Adult Meal Prices
Description:
Nutrition Services recommend the following price adjustments for the 2026-2027 school year:

26-27 Student Meal Prices:
All students enrolled are eligible to receive one breakfast and one lunch at no cost on each in-person academic day. This is our fourth year of free meals for all students.

26-27 Adult Meal Prices:
Nutrition Services would like to propose the following prices for adult meals for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year:

  • Breakfast - $2.75 ($0.25 increase from last year)
  • Lunch  -  $5.50 ($0.25 increase from last year)
Subject:
VIII.G. Gifts to the District
Description:

Policy 706 establishes guidelines for the acceptance of gifts to the District.  As specified by Minnesota Statute 465.03, the School Board may accept a gift, grant, or property only by the adoption of a resolution approved by two-thirds of its members. Any gifts accepted of more than nominal value (more than $5), shall become property of the District (Policy 421).

The gifts are listed on the attached resolution.
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IX. Adjournment          

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