March 17th, 2026 School Board Regular Meeting

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Story

Osseo Area Schools Honors State-Bound Student Achievers

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Audience opportunity to address the school board

Superintendent's report

School board member updates

Consent agenda approval

Teacher contract approval (2025-2027)

Areas of Interest (4)

Parents voice growing concern over K-12 'one-to-one' digital device policy, requesting analog options.
Osseo School Board approves a new two-year teacher contract with salary increases.
Superintendent highlights new community initiatives and upcoming 2027-28 calendar planning.
District celebrates multiple state-level wins in athletics, including wrestling, adapted hockey, and cheer.

Votes (2)

Accept the agenda as presented

Pass6 to 0

Moved by Director Brooks · Seconded by Director Tate

Approve the consent agenda

Pass6 to 0

Moved by Director Foster · Seconded by Director Tate

Notable Quotes (3)

I'm not quitting.
— Andy Douglas

Student recognitionsRecounting his daughter's reaction to an injury during the state wrestling tournament.

I would purport that our district has a responsibility to provide an analog educational option for our students.
— Anne Cavanaugh Kremer

One-to-one device policyExpressing concern over digital device dependence.

The bargaining process is never simple, and this round required many months of conversation, problem solving, and persistence.
— Paul Terry

Teacher contractReflecting on the successful teacher contract negotiations.

People (6)

Tonya PrinceBoard Chair

Osseo School Board Chair leading the meeting.

Dr. Kim HyleSuperintendent

Superintendent of Osseo Area Schools.

Andy DouglasWrestling Coach

Osseo wrestling coach celebrating daughter Piper's achievements.

Anne Cavanaugh KremerParent

Resident and parent concerned about the district's one-to-one device policy.

Paul TerryLead Negotiator, Education Minnesota Osseo Local 1212

Music teacher and union negotiator thanking the board for contract settlement.

Yvonne SchwartzlandExecutive Director of Human Resources

Presented the teacher contract recommendation.

Places Mentioned

Educational Service Center Board RoomMaple Grove Senior HighPark Center Senior HighFish Lake Regional ParkNorthview Middle SchoolZanewood Community Center

Events & Meetings (3)

March 17th, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting at Educational Service Center
March 20th-27th, 2026 Spring Break
April 3rd, 2026 No school for students

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