RecordingTranscript availableAnalysis ready83:22

April 21st, 2026 School Board Regular Meeting

Osseo Area SchoolsWednesday, April 22, 2026
Watch on original source

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

Full Document Analysis

Votes (1)

Accept the agenda as presented

Passed6-0

Moved by Director Brooks · Seconded by Director Dawson

Notable Quotes (2)

The schools are much more diverse than the community overall.

— Peter Leatherman
School District DemographicsDiscussing demographic findings of the district survey.

Pause introduction of new edtech tools and begin a technology audit of current edtech tools.

— April Lipkey
Educational TechnologyFormal request to the school board.

People (5)

Tanya PrinceBoard Chair

Chair of the Osseo School Board meeting.

Peter LeathermanRepresentative

Morris Leatherman Company; presented survey findings.

1 quote

“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 Pathologist

Advocated for technology audits and opt-out rights.

1 quote

“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 Psychologist

Raised concerns regarding EdTech impact on development.

Dr. Kim HileSuperintendent

Present for the board meeting.

Places Mentioned

Educational Service Center Board RoomOsseo Area School DistrictMaple GroveBrooklyn ParkPlymouthBrooklyn Center

Events & Meetings (1)

  • 1:00 p.m. on April 21st, 2026, at the Educational Service Center
Transcript