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Orono School Board Meeting 1/26/26

Orono SchoolsTuesday, January 27, 2026
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Approval of Consent Agenda items (minutes, personnel, donations, treasurer report)

Superintendent's report on student achievements (Speech, DECA, Theater, Athletics)

Facilities and Finance committee update

Policy committee update

Approval of 2026-2027 school board meeting dates

Policy review (Second Reading: 516-521)

Orono Action Legislative Platform discussion and approval

Orono High School registration guide and course catalog presentation

Full Document Analysis

Votes (4)

Approval of consent agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Board Member · Seconded by Board Member

Approval of 2026-2027 school board meeting dates

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Board Member · Seconded by Board Member

Approval of policy reviews 516-521

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Board Member · Seconded by Board Member

Approval of Orono Action Legislative Platform

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Board Member · Seconded by Board Member

Notable Quotes (2)

Any legislative mandates imposed on school districts must be fully funded.

— Wendy Lonsgard
Legislative AdvocacyOutlining the legislative platform principle.

Students can have a choice of a semester or a year long. They have can have a choice of an on level course or an AP course to meet that requirement.

— Dr. Amy Steiner
CurriculumDiscussing new Earth Science and Civics requirements.

People (4)

Dr. FletcherSuperintendent

Presents superintendent report and school board updates.

1 quote

“The Orono speech team is off to a wonderful start this season.”

Highlighting speech team success.

Wendy LonsgardSchool Board Member / Orono Action Committee

Presents the Orono Action legislative platform based on guiding principles.

1 quote

“What the group decided this year was... what is guiding us? And we decided this year to offer that guidance to our legislators.”

Explaining the shift to guiding principles for legislative advocacy.

Tim UssitOrono Action Committee Member

Co-presenter for the legislative platform.

1 quote

“School districts should retain the ability to allocate funds in ways that best meet the needs of their students and communities.”

Defining the 'Local Autonomy' principle.

Dr. Amy SteinerHigh School Representative

Presents 2026-2027 registration guide and course additions.

1 quote

“Our work at the high school is grounded on... exceptional experiences.”

Discussing the mission behind course offerings.

Places Mentioned

Orono High SchoolShakopee (Nationals location)Highland Park (Nordic ski championship)Wild Mountain (Alpine ski championship)Waconia (Athletic site)

Events & Meetings (4)

  • January 14, 2026: Regular board meeting
  • January 21, 2026: Sixth grade BizTown trip
  • January 22, 2026: Policy committee meeting
  • Current Board Meeting: 2026-2027 School Board session

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

Policy 516

Student medication and telehealth

Policy 517

Student recruiting

Policy 521

Student non-disability discrimination

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