Orono Schools — Transcript
Monday, October 12, 2026
Dr. Flesher's Report on District Excellence and Activities
Board Member Reports on Facilities, Finance, and Community Education
District History and 1951 Time Capsule Reveal
First Reading of New/Revised Board Policies (600 Series)
Votes (2)
Approval of Consent Agenda
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown [01:21] · Seconded by Unknown [01:24]
The consent agenda contained routine matters including approval of minutes from the September 28th, 2026 meeting, personnel recommendations, acceptance of donations, treasurer's reports for June-August 2026, electronic fund transfers for the same period, and various vouchers and payments. No discussion from the board was required or occurred as per standard procedure for consent agenda items.
Second Reading and Approval of Five Existing Board Policies
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown [15:20] · Seconded by Unknown [15:21]
Dr. Flesher presented five previously reviewed board policies for their second reading and final action. It was noted that there were no significant changes made to these policies since their first reading, indicating a consensus or minor revisions that did not warrant further debate.
Ordinances & Resolutions (16)
Routine minutes approved as part of the consent agenda.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
Including bill vouchers, EP registers items, EFT vouchers, and Capital One items; approved as part of the consent agenda.
Presentation given by Nick Tainter to the Community Education Advisory Council.
Board policy regarding religious diversity, responsibilities, and honoring beliefs; minor language changes based on statutory guidance and case law.
Board policy setting standards for graduation; recommended changes include aligning definitions with MSBA model and issuing diplomas to Korean/Vietnam War veterans.
Board policy on testing accommodations for students with disabilities; recommended change to align language for Minnesota alternate assessments.
Board policy providing guidance to staff on tutoring outside of school hours; minor language and grammar changes.
Board policy providing guidance to staff on copyright; minor language and grammar changes.
A handmade copper box placed in the cornerstone of Orno High School on May 6th, 1951, containing primary source documents about the district's early history.
State law that mandated counties to form committees to survey districts for consolidation to provide free secondary education and higher standards.
A 36-page document from the time capsule detailing enrollment projections, classroom layouts, and surveys of five Minnetonka districts.
Document used to garner support for a bond measure to build the junior-senior high school.
The first yearbook of Orno High School, referenced for its dedication and insights into the early school community.