April 21st, 2026 School Board Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Austin area schools survey results
Educational technology usage in schools
One-to-one device models
Parental opt-out processes for student technology
Social-emotional learning and student screen time
Areas of Interest (4)
- Osseo School District survey shows unusually high public favorability compared to state norms.
- Growing parental dissent over one-to-one device models and EdTech usage in Osseo classrooms.
- Psychologists and medical professionals challenge district's reliance on EdTech, citing developmental concerns.
- District survey indicates shift in public perception regarding adequacy of school funding vs. neighboring districts.
Votes (1)
Accept the agenda as presented
Moved by Director Brooks · Seconded by Director Dawson
Notable Quotes (2)
The schools are much more diverse than the community overall.
Pause introduction of new edtech tools and begin a technology audit of current edtech tools.
People (5)
Tanya PrinceBoard ChairChair of the Osseo School Board meeting.
Chair of the Osseo School Board meeting.
Peter LeathermanRepresentativeMorris Leatherman Company; presented survey findings.
1 quote
Morris Leatherman Company; presented survey findings.
“The margin of error is determined by the size of the sample, not the percent of the population.”
Explaining survey methodology.
April LipkeyParent / Speech Language PathologistAdvocated for technology audits and opt-out rights.
1 quote
Advocated for technology audits and opt-out rights.
“The passive nature of engagement that happens when children interact with a screen is less conducive to learning.”
Discussing concerns about classroom screen time.
Jessica LloydParent / Clinical PsychologistRaised concerns regarding EdTech impact on development.
Raised concerns regarding EdTech impact on development.
Dr. Kim HileSuperintendentPresent for the board meeting.
Present for the board meeting.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- 1:00 p.m. on April 21st, 2026, at the Educational Service Center