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”
Author Archives: ElizabethHedlund
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”
Three in One
Since my last post we’ve had 3 meetings, so this update is three in one! Because life is what it is, unpredictable and sometimes more challenging than other times, these posts will likely be more concise and briefer (hopefully not too many typos) for the next several months. I have also found, however, that ourContinue reading “Three in One”
2026
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good, and what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Michah 6:8 The first board meeting of the year is the “Organizational Meeting” as required by state statute and this occurred on Monday JanuaryContinue reading “2026”
12/8/2025 Regular Meeting / Truth in Taxation
The last school board meeting of the year began at 5:30pm, paused at 6pm for the Truth in Taxation presentation, then restarted and adjourned. This meeting’s agenda with attachments has much information for your review including comprehensive financial data. On the district website, click on Agendas and Minutes in order to fully review all information:Continue reading “12/8/2025 Regular Meeting / Truth in Taxation”
December 2025
As a reminder, our last school board meeting of the year is scheduled for Monday December 8, 2025 at 5:30pm in the city chambers board room. Also, the Truth in Taxation presentation will be given at 6pm during the meeting. Recently, our superintendent Dr. Champa sent out information to all OPS families about “Moving ForwardContinue reading “December 2025”
Elizabeth for Owatonna Schools 