Orono School Board Meeting 10/27/25

Monday, October 27, 2025

Consideration of agenda

Consent agenda: minutes, personnel, donations, financial reports, vouchers

Superintendent's report on excellence and athletics

Board members questions and comments

Policy review: weapons, search of students/lockers, attendance, dress, distribution of materials, corporal punishment

Orno Middle School presentation on summer learning and character education

Votes (2)

Approval of consent agenda (minutes, personnel, donations, reports, vouchers)

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated

Approval of six policies (501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 507)

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated

Notable Quotes (2)

An unmet need will show up in behavior and performance.
— Lori Jensen

Student behaviorExplaining the core belief behind the Character Strong program.

Our character continuous improvement goal was a lofty one to decrease our behavioral referrals and the last we checked I think we were at a 37% reduction.
— Sarah Hunter

DisciplineProviding data on the effectiveness of new teaching practices.

People (8)

Dr. FlesherSuperintendent

Presented reports on student excellence, staff awards, and district policy revisions.

Grace SnonerHigh School Student Life Coordinator/English Teacher

Recipient of the Earl Rome award for outstanding contributions to student leadership.

Todd MadsonSchool Board Vice Chair

Army veteran and guest speaker for the annual Veterans Day program.

Kim Van IslePrincipal

Orno Middle School administrator presenting on whole child education models.

Sarah HunterPrincipal

Orno Middle School administrator presenting on whole child education models.

Lori JensenMath Teacher

Sixth-grade teacher; attendee of the National Character Strong Conference.

Paige RothMath Teacher

Sixth-grade teacher; implementer of character-focused instructional strategies.

Diane BaconScience Teacher

Sixth-grade teacher; noted improved student communication skills after eight weeks of new programming.

Places Mentioned

Orno High SchoolOrno Middle SchoolPestin StadiumLee Bolstead Golf CourseWilmer High SchoolAmerican Legion Post 514

Events & Meetings (8)

October 13, 2025: Board meeting minutes
November 1, 2025: Cross country state meet
November 3-7, 2025: National School Psychology Week
November 6, 2025: Girls swim and dive section competition
November 11, 2025: Annual Veterans Day program
November 12, 2025: Fall athletics college signing day
November 13, 2025: Girls swim and dive state tournament
November 14, 2025: High school fall musical opening

Ordinances & Resolutions (6)

Policy 501

Weapons

Policy 502

Search of student lockers, desks, and personal possessions

Policy 503

Student attendance

Policy 504

Student dress and appearance

Policy 505

Distribution of non-sponsored materials

Policy 507

Corporal punishment and prone restraint

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