Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Mission Moment
V. Public Forum
VI. Item(s):  General Information
VI.A. Enrollment Report
VII. Item(s): For Discussion - No Action Required by the Board
VII.A. Board Forum
VII.A.1. Superintendent Evaluation Summary
VII.A.2. School Board Committee Meeting Reports
VII.A.3. School Board Work Session Report
VII.A.4. Policy Revisions (First Reading)
VII.B. Administrative Report
VII.B.1. Cadence of Accountability
VIII. Consent Agenda:  Board Action Requested
VIII.A. Minutes from August 24, 2026
VIII.B. Disbursement Report
VIII.C. Personnel Report
IX. Item(s):  Board Action Requested
IX.A. Preliminary Tax Levy Certification
IX.B. Assurance of Compliance Report
IX.C. Policy Revisions (Second Reading / Consideration for Approval)
IX.D. OHS Extended Trip Request
IX.E. Gifts to the District
X. Adjournment          
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Owatonna Public Schools
Meeting: September 28, 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
Subject:
II. Pledge of Allegiance
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III. Approval of Agenda
Subject:
IV. Mission Moment
Description:
Inspiring Excellence. Every Learner, Every Day.
Subject:
V. Public Forum
Subject:
VI. Item(s):  General Information
Subject:
VI.A. Enrollment Report
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VII. Item(s): For Discussion - No Action Required by the Board
Subject:
VII.A. Board Forum
Subject:
VII.A.1. Superintendent Evaluation Summary
Subject:
VII.A.2. School Board Committee Meeting Reports
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VII.A.3. School Board Work Session Report
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VII.A.4. 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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VII.B. Administrative Report
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VII.B.1. Cadence of Accountability
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VIII. 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:
VIII.A. Minutes from August 24, 2026
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VIII.B. Disbursement Report
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VIII.C. Personnel Report
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IX. Item(s):  Board Action Requested
Subject:
IX.A. Preliminary Tax Levy Certification
Description:

The board must take specific action to certify the 2026 payable 2027 preliminary levy (for 2027-2028 fiscal year). These taxes are collected during the calendar year 2027. The summary printout from the Minnesota Department of Education is attached as well as a comparison to the 2025 payable 2026 levy. The attached information indicates the total school district levy will increase by approximately 1.51 percent.

The district's overall levy increase is due to levy formulas set by the Minnesota Legislature and adjustments for prior year's levies.

It is recommended that the Board approve the Proposed 26 Pay 27 Levy at the "Maximum."
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IX.B. Assurance of Compliance Report
Description:

Each year, school districts in Minnesota must submit to the Minnesota Department of Education an Assurance of Compliance with State and Federal laws prohibiting discrimination.  

By completing all sections of the Assurance of Compliance and Mandated Reporting, school districts provide written assurance that they do not discriminate in their use of funds provided through the Minnesota Department of Education and that they have informed all mandated reporters of their reporting duties.

This assurance is given by each district in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all federal grants, loans, contracts, property, discounts, or other federal and state financial assistance extended to the district by the U.S. Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).

By submitting the Assurance of Compliance, the district recognizes and agrees that such federal and state financial assistance will be extended in reliance on the representations, supporting information required by Minnesota Statutes, section 127A.42, subdivision 3, and agreements made in this assurance. 
Subject:
IX.C. Policy Revisions (Second Reading / Consideration for Approval)
Description:
The attached policies were reviewed by the policy committee and presented in August for a first reading. They are being presented here for a second reading and consideration for approval.

The revisions summary is also attached.

Key: (1) language to be deleted (2) new language
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IX.D. OHS Extended Trip Request
Description:
Attached is a trip request for a STEM tour for high school students in Spain during the summer of 2027.
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IX.E. 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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X. Adjournment          

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