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School Board Work Session Jan 7, 2025 Audio Only

Osseo Area SchoolsWednesday, January 8, 2025
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Annual Enrollment Trend Review

Five-Year Enrollment Projections

Open Enrollment and Resident Capture Rates

Kindergarten Enrollment Analysis

Impact of Housing Development on District Enrollment

Marketing and Outreach Strategies for Student Retention

Analysis of Charter and Private School Enrollment Trends

Update on 279 Online Program

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Notable Quotes (3)

The purpose of school board work sessions is to build trust and teamwork to exchange information.

— Thomas Brooks
Meeting ProceduresOpening remarks on the purpose of the work session.

Our kindergarten capture rate currently has moved to 61.4%... I would like to call out our team and Kay and her team from community relations who made a very pointed effort to market for kindergarten.

— John Morstead
Enrollment and MarketingExplaining the success of enrollment retention.

This is the first notable decrease we've seen in open enrollment out since 2011.

— John Morstead
Enrollment TrendsReporting on student retention trends.

People (5)

John MorsteadExecutive Director Finance and Operations

Presented enrollment trend data and projections.

Dr. Kim H.Superintendent

Facilitated the work session and addressed board goals.

Thomas BrooksSchool Board Member

Chaired the meeting and led the Q&A.

1 quote

“The purpose of school board work sessions is to build trust and teamwork to exchange information.”

Opening remarks regarding the purpose of the work session.

KayExecutive Director of Community Engagement

Credited with successful marketing for kindergarten retention.

Tanya PrinceSchool Board Member

Inquired about housing disparities and student outreach.

Places Mentioned

Educational Service Center, 11200 93rd Avenue North, Maple GroveHighway 610Dayton ParkwayEdenbrookGarden CityPalmer LakeRice LakeWeaver LakeOsseo Senior HighPark Center Senior High

Events & Meetings (2)

  • January 7th, 2025 at the Forum room of the Educational Service Center, Maple Grove
  • February 11th, 2025 (Upcoming School Board meeting regarding 279 Online)
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