THANK YOU to those who have supported, encouraged, prayed, and displayed signs for me in the last few months! I am honored to be re-elected to the Owatonna school board for another 4 years, beginning January 2027 through December 2030! Also elected are Nikki Gieseke, Tim O’Connor, and Ann Miller. Congrats to all and IContinue reading “ELECTION RESULTS 2026”
Author Archives: ElizabethHedlund
10/12/2026 Work Session / Updates
HIGHLIGHTS: MSHSL update for online students, OPS information pamphlet, MN Report Card assessment updates, Financial considerations The work session began with an update by Dr. Martina Wagner, director of alternative services (Area Learning Center and Owatonna Online). She and Dr. Champa explained that the MSHSL has approved a change for the 2027-28 school year forContinue reading “10/12/2026 Work Session / Updates”
10/12/2026 Permanent School Fund
When you see your ballot for the November 3rd election, you will be asked to vote Yes or No for an amendment to the Permanent School Fund. I only learned of this fund about 6 months ago and needed to research it for my own voting decision. Now that I have a better understanding, hereContinue reading “10/12/2026 Permanent School Fund”
Forums and Questions
Just a quick update with information for the school board candidate forums that are coming soon. September 28, 2026 Forum at the Owatonna Country Club. Registration and paid tickets are needed if you plan to attend for lunch, otherwise no cost to attend! Here is the info: https://chamber.owatonna.org/events/details/2026-school-board-candidate-forum-35776 & https://owatonna.org/advocacy/2026-candidate-forums/ October 12, 2026 Forum atContinue reading “Forums and Questions”
September 16, 2026
The Owatonna school board had its work session on Monday the 14th at the district office. The meeting began with a brief review of the upcoming changes to our Owatonna Education Center, with work beginning in the spring 2027. These needs were initially discussed when I joined the board in 2023 so it is goodContinue reading “September 16, 2026”
Elizabeth for Owatonna Schools
Since I am running for re-election to the Owatonna School Board, I will take the opportunity to use my personal blog to tell you more about my reasons for running again and my goals for moving forward. Children are our most valuable gift in this world, and every child should know that they are loved,Continue reading “Elizabeth for Owatonna Schools”
August 24, 2026 New School Year
This morning’s song on stage in front of OPS staff was the most fun I’ve had as a school board member! Dr. Champa asked the school board to lead the district staff in a “welcome back song” as this morning’s conclusion to their required safety training from I Love You Guys (Home ♥ The “IContinue reading “August 24, 2026 New School Year”
July 28, 2026 Update
ELECTION INFORMATION: VOTE November 3, 2026 The candidate filing timeframe is now past and there are 8 candidates for 4 open seats on the Owatonna School Board. This four-year term ending 12/31/2026 is for Mark Sebring, Lori Weisenburger, Jolayne Mohs, and me Elizabeth Hedlund. The district website has a list of the candidates as wellContinue reading “July 28, 2026 Update”
Meeting updates 5/26/2026
A few notes from last night’s school board “regular meeting” that I wanted to bring back to the blog as important things are happening in the district. The 2025-26 amended budget was reviewed and approved with only minor changes and the school year is ending in a reasonable financial state. However, in our finance committeeContinue reading “Meeting updates 5/26/2026”
LOVE
The Princess Bride has been one of my favorite movies for many years… “Wuv, twue wuv…,” said the Impressive Clergyman. Then there is Westley’s line, “Death cannot stop true love. All it can do is delay it for a while.” (Though do not forget, “No more rhyming, I mean it!” Followed by, “Anybody want aContinue reading “LOVE”
