First days of school occur this week for Owatonna students! Thank you, teachers and staff, for your hard work and preparations! A few upcoming dates to be aware of:
Coffee with the Superintendent, 9/27/2024, 8:30-9:30am at the new school district office at 333 E. School Street.
School Board Candidate Forum at the Owatonna Country Club, 9/30/2024, 12-1:30pm with optional lunch starting at 11:30 ($16 lunch fee). Please register: https://chamber.owatonna.org/events/details/2024-school-board-candidate-forum-35480. These are the 8 candidates running for 3 seats on the board: https://www.isd761.org/our-district/school-board/election-information
Passes for high school sports and activities can be purchased online: https://www.owatonnaactivities.com/ticketing. We have a home varsity football game this Friday September 6, 2024 at 7pm. I’ll be working in the concession stand, stop by and say hi!
In follow up to my recent post regarding the Biden administration’s new interpretation of Title IX, I have emailed several board members, district staff, and our superintendent, requesting a discussion on this topic and the possible changes to policy 522 (5 separate requests) and have yet to receive a reply. I will update when I have more information.
Next school board meeting: September 9, 2024, 5:30pm, at the City Chambers board room.
Have a great week! Soli Deo Gloria.
Elizabeth for Owatonna Schools 