Orono School Board Meeting 2/9/26

Monday, February 9, 2026

Approval of minutes, personnel recommendations, and wage adjustments

Superintendent's report on academic and athletic achievements

Facilities and Finance committee updates

Legislative advocacy reports (AMSD)

Student Senate survey report

Second reading and approval of school board policies

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Science of the Positive

Areas of Interest (5)

Orno High School achieves unique platinum status in AP school honor roll among public non-charter schools in Minnesota.
School board explores deeper integration of 'Science of the Positive' and MTSS framework to boost student and staff well-being.
District bracing for budget constraints following legislative alerts regarding potential school funding cuts.
Strategic shift in district policy emphasizes 'connection before correction' to address student behavior via classroom ecology audits.
High level of winter sports success: Hockey, Nordic Skiing, and Dance team achieving school-historic milestones.

Votes (2)

Approve consent agenda items

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Board Member · Seconded by Board Member

Approve Board Policy updates (Second Reading)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Board Member · Seconded by Board Member

Notable Quotes (2)

Orno High School is the only public non-charter Minnesota school that earned that platinum level distinction.
— Christie

Student AchievementDiscussing AP school honor roll achievements.

Connection precedes compliance. Connection before correction.
— Ally Charley

MTSSDiscussing classroom management and MTSS.

People (7)

WendyBoard Member

Leading the pledge and reporting on AMSD legislative meetings.

ChristieSuperintendent

Presenting reports on student achievements and district initiatives.

1 quote

“It's fun to be a proud mom.”

Expressing pride regarding student accomplishments.

Ally CharleyPresenter / Staff Member

Leading the discussion on the Orno Coalition and MTSS framework.

1 quote

“The science of the positive doesn't ask us to ignore the problem behaviors. It asks us to just remember that they're not the whole story.”

Clarifying the philosophy of the positive approach.

TimBoard Member

Providing updates on facilities, finance, and committee meetings.

GavinBoard Member

Participating in roll call votes and meeting proceedings.

LauraBoard Member

Attending legislative preview meetings.

Dr. Clay CookProfessional Development Lead

Scheduled to lead upcoming professional development on mindsets and behavior.

Places Mentioned

Orno High SchoolApple Valley High SchoolWashington Reagan AirportGiants Ridge Ski ResortSt. Kate's UniversityTarget Center

Events & Meetings (7)

Regular Board Meeting: January 26, 2026
Facilities and Finance Committee Meeting: February 2, 2026
Professional Development Day: February 2026
Section Swimming/Diving Meet: February 19-21, 2026
Dance State Tournament: February 13-14, 2026
Wrestling Section Tournament: February 12, 2026 (Team), Feb 20-21 (Individual)
Spring Sports Info Night: March 2, 2026

Ordinances & Resolutions (5)

Policy 522

Title 9, sex non-discrimination

Policy 524

Internet technology and cell phone acceptable use

Policy 525

Violence prevention

Policy 526

Hazing prohibition

Policy 531

Pledge of allegiance

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