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School Board Work Session March 11, 2025 Audio Only

Osseo Area SchoolsWednesday, March 12, 2025
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LGBTQIA+ history and cultural resolution review

Pride Month advisory lesson implementation guidance

Analysis of Federal and State legal/executive order landscape

Federal funding risk and compliance assessment

Governance and policymaking process standards

Parental opt-out processes for curriculum

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Notable Quotes (3)

Our overall Federal funding makes up about 10% of our general fund. We have a sufficient fund balance to be able to cover a pause or a delay in funding if one should happen.

— Amy Moore
Federal fundingDiscussing financial risk exposure.

The resolution language was vague and the board never collectively provided Direction on the execution to begin with.

— Erica Fter
Resolution implementationCritiquing the board's history with the resolution.

Our point is to ensure all of our students feel safe and heard and valued.

— Kelsey Dawson
Student supportExpressing support for the advisory lesson.

People (8)

Thomas BrooksSchool Board President

Presiding over the work session.

Dr. HSuperintendent

Presenting agenda items and seeking board direction.

Amy MooreGeneral Counsel

Providing legal overview on executive orders and funding.

Erica FterSchool Board Member

Advocating for policy transparency and questioning lesson necessity.

Kelsey DawsonSchool Board Member

Supporting continuation of the planned lesson.

T. PrinceSchool Board Member

Participating in board discussion.

Keith TateSchool Board Member

Participating in board discussion.

Brian BassAssistant Superintendent

Present.

Places Mentioned

Educational Service Center BoardroomISD 279 District

Events & Meetings (1)

  • March 11th, 2025, 7:00 PM - School Board Work Session

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

LGBTQIA+ history and cultural resolution

Resolution directing the administration to develop and teach curriculum and support LGBTQIA+ students.

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