Orono School Board Meeting 4/13/26

Monday, April 13, 2026

Areas of Interest (5)

Proposed $777,000 tennis court expansion funded via 10-year dedicated tax levy.
Concerns over $300 million proposed special education funding cut at the state level.
Transition in early childhood curriculum from 'Creative' to 'Frog Street' for alignment/costs.
Balanced general fund projection for 25-26 at $46.7M revenue vs $46.5M expenditure.
Proposed constitutional amendment regarding Minnesota school trust lands pending ballot vote.

Approve the consent agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

There's so much to see. We could have stayed all day.
— Dr. Flesher

AcademicsRelaying a kindergarten student's impression of a museum visit.

If I could narrow it down to one goal that we're trying to accomplish throughout our programs, we're trying to develop better humans.
— Paul Bruner

Activities/AthleticsDefining the philosophy of the school's sports and activity programs.

Dr. FlesherSuperintendent

Delivers student achievement reports and oversees district activities.

1 quote

“There's so much to see. We could have stayed all day.”

Kindergarten student reacting to the Western Henipin Pioneer Museum.

Paul BrunerActivities Director

Presents annual activities/athletics philosophy and program overview.

1 quote

“If I could narrow it down to one goal that we're trying to accomplish throughout our programs, we're trying to develop better humans.”

Explaining the core purpose of the district's athletic/activity programs.

ToddBoard Member

Reports on budget revisions and proposed tennis court facilities.

TimBoard Member

Reports on state capitol interactions and legislative lobbying.

Orno High SchoolWestern Henipin Pioneer MuseumPebble Creek Golf ClubFenhold AuditoriumWeisetta Country ClubDiscovery Center