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Orono School Board Meeting 9/22/25

Orono SchoolsTuesday, September 23, 2025
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Board recognition month

Homecoming event recap

National Merit Scholars recognition

Athletics and activities update

Fiscal Year 2024-2025 financial report

Proposed preliminary 2026 tax levy

Superintendent goals 2025-2026

Staff technology professional development (ISTE conference presentation recap)

Orno Foundation for Education Excellence Fund impact

Full Document Analysis

Votes (2)

Approve consent agenda (minutes, personnel, donations, treasurer reports, fund transfers, vouchers)

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve 2025-2026 Superintendent goals

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

The Excellence Fund was created as a result of the generosity of the Orno School community. There was a $1 million pledge made in honor of Dr. Karen Orchid's service.

— Dr. Flesher
Education fundingIntroduction of the technology presenters.

Teachers are the experts of their content area and the students that they're serving. They just have so many things on their plate.

— Paul Ivers
Teacher professional developmentExplaining the collaborative model for tech support.

People (4)

Dr. FlesherSuperintendent

Presents superintendent report and recognizes staff and student achievements.

Sean BersonsonDirector of Technology

Presented on technology integration and ISTE conference attendance.

1 quote

“The entire reason for them doing these presentations is because they had a problem of practice, something they wanted to solve.”

Explaining the philosophy behind teacher-led innovation.

Laura YoungElementary Teacher

Second grade teacher at Schuman Elementary; discussed STEM curriculum integration.

1 quote

“The focus was on collaboration and really like those 21st century skills where they're working together and partnerships and problem solving.”

Discussing the Balloons over Schuman STEM project.

Jennifer IversInstructional Development Teacher

High school English teacher focused on improving formative feedback loops.

1 quote

“I was at a point in my professional practice where I couldn't keep up. And I felt like I was failing my students.”

Describing the initial problem of practice regarding grading high-volume essays.

Places Mentioned

Orno School DistrictSchuman ElementaryWaconia High SchoolOrno High School

Events & Meetings (2)

  • September 8th, 2025 - Regular board meeting
  • November 10th, 2025 - Upcoming school board meeting
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