June 23rd, 2026 School Board Regular Meeting
School Board Meeting Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Osseo Senior High Celebrates State Track & Field Champions
Recognition of Board Secretary Sherry Lincoln's Retirement
Audience Opportunity to Address the School Board
Student Initiative Prompts Review of PSEO Grade Weighting Policy
Discussion on LGBTQ Programming and Parental Communication
Osseo School Board Hears Community Concerns Over LGBTQ Programming
Discussion on District Graduation Rate vs. 10th Grade Proficiency
Full Document Analysis
Votes (1)
To accept the agenda as presented.
Moved by Director Mitchell · Seconded by Director Tate
Notable Quotes (10)
you have just been a steady, consistent, support for all of us.
Sherry's a tough cookie, but you have a big heart, and you're going to be missed, Sherry.
you really keep things on track every single day. Um you keep us organized and informed.
not only do you bring your heart and your kindness and your care for people to the role, but um you are a strong cookie.
PSEO course grades will be weighted on the same scale as advanced placement courses. Respectfully submitted by ISD 279 students and families requesting equitable recognition of all college level coursework.
The number of parents opting out at nearly a thousand is a failure and a bold boundary parents have set.
The board is not above parents. You are educators and we trust you for reading, writing, and basic education to prepare for college.
Public schools should remain neutral on deeply contested moral and religious questions and focus on their primary mission, which is providing quality education.
You put four very good sprinters together, that's when it becomes all the more special and historic. And that's what we saw play out this year for these four girls.
I was confused as to why the district would be celebrating having a district-wide graduate of 85.4% in 2025, yet in that same year, only 50% of district 10th grade students demonstr
People (20)
Thomas BrooksActing ChairActing as chair for the meeting; praised Sherry Lincoln's contributions.
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Acting as chair for the meeting; praised Sherry Lincoln's contributions.
“you have just been a steady, consistent, support for all of us.”
Expressing gratitude for Sherry Lincoln's long-standing service as board secretary.
Kelsey DawsonDirectorParticipated remotely in the meeting; spoke highly of Sherry Lincoln's work.
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Participated remotely in the meeting; spoke highly of Sherry Lincoln's work.
“you really keep things on track every single day. Um you keep us organized and informed.”
Commending Sherry Lincoln's organizational skills and dedication.
Keith TateDirectorSeconded the motion to accept the agenda; voted in favor.
Seconded the motion to accept the agenda; voted in favor.
Sarah MitchellDirectorMoved the motion to accept the agenda; praised Sherry Lincoln's character and skills.
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Moved the motion to accept the agenda; praised Sherry Lincoln's character and skills.
“Sherry's a tough cookie, but you have a big heart, and you're going to be missed, Sherry.”
Reflecting on Sherry Lincoln's personality and contribution.
Erica FosterBoard MemberConfirmed attendance remotely; acknowledged Sherry Lincoln's hard work and broad responsibilities.
Confirmed attendance remotely; acknowledged Sherry Lincoln's hard work and broad responsibilities.
Teddy PrinceBoard MemberConfirmed attendance remotely after initial audio issues; praised Sherry Lincoln's grace and strength.
Confirmed attendance remotely after initial audio issues; praised Sherry Lincoln's grace and strength.
Dr. KaneSuperintendentPresent at the meeting; did not speak publicly during the recorded portion.
Present at the meeting; did not speak publicly during the recorded portion.
Sherry LincolnBoard SecretaryAttending her last meeting before retirement after 301 meetings; received extensive praise.
Attending her last meeting before retirement after 301 meetings; received extensive praise.
Coach RonquistHead Coach, Osseo Track & FieldIntroduced and celebrated state champion athletes and their achievements.
Introduced and celebrated state champion athletes and their achievements.
Coach Andy Claire'sHead Coach, Osseo Track & FieldCo-head coach for Osseo Track & Field, recognized for team collaboration.
Co-head coach for Osseo Track & Field, recognized for team collaboration.
Coach SnowCoachCoached Peyton Young through her 5-year career, recognized for her dedication.
Coached Peyton Young through her 5-year career, recognized for her dedication.
Coach Phil SantillanCoachCoached the state record-breaking 4x1 relay team, recognized for his work.
Coached the state record-breaking 4x1 relay team, recognized for his work.
Peyton YoungSenior, Osseo Senior HighRecognized for winning state in long jump and being part of the state record-breaking 4x1 relay team.
Recognized for winning state in long jump and being part of the state record-breaking 4x1 relay team.
Frankie SaywayAthlete, Osseo Senior HighRecognized for being part of the state record-breaking 4x1 relay team.
Recognized for being part of the state record-breaking 4x1 relay team.
Esther ObeyAthlete, Osseo Senior HighRecognized for being part of the state record-breaking 4x1 relay team.
Recognized for being part of the state record-breaking 4x1 relay team.
Desera ZuluAthlete, Osseo Senior HighRecognized for being part of the state record-breaking 4x1 relay team.
Recognized for being part of the state record-breaking 4x1 relay team.
McKenzie LuxRising Senior, Maple Grove Senior HighRequested review of Policy 626 for PSEO course grade weighting, citing fairness and equity.
Requested review of Policy 626 for PSEO course grade weighting, citing fairness and equity.
Leandra TrotterParentCriticized communication and content of LGBTQ programming, cited high opt-out rates.
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Criticized communication and content of LGBTQ programming, cited high opt-out rates.
“The number of parents opting out at nearly a thousand is a failure and a bold boundary parents have set.”
Addressing concerns about parental consent and impact of LGBTQ programming.
Natalie SonicDistrict ResidentExpressed Christian concerns about public schools promoting ideological viewpoints on sexuality/gender identity.
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Expressed Christian concerns about public schools promoting ideological viewpoints on sexuality/gender identity.
“Public schools should remain neutral on deeply contested moral and religious questions and focus on their primary mission, which is providing quality education.”
Calling for neutrality in schools on controversial social issues.
Dr. Brit ScearceDistrict ResidentQuestioned the celebration of graduation rates when 10th grade proficiency is low.
Questioned the celebration of graduation rates when 10th grade proficiency is low.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- Regular meeting of Independent School District 279 School Board, June 23rd, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
- Meeting conducted in the boardroom of the Educational Service Center
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Request for revision to weigh PSEO course grades on the same scale as advanced placement courses, citing academic rigor, fairness, equity, and state law.