Category Archives: Blog

A few weeks ago, I mentioned that I was asking questions about several topics, one of them was regarding our school libraries and book choices. I know several parents have concerns about these books because, as a parent also, we don’t know what books our children are exposed to at school. When my oldest sonContinue reading “Library Information”

The “regular school board meeting” was held in the small group forum room at the high school. The agenda was long, I tried to summarize the main points here. Mr. Elstad used “Mission Moment” to recognize the Shrek directors and staff. With opening weekend behind us and 2 more performances, this weekend, we heard lotsContinue reading “Regular School Board Meeting 2/27/2023”

The results of the student and family survey are now posted on the district website. Here is the link! https://sites.google.com/isd761.org/dde-survey-reports-public/home

Our school board meeting was at the district office, and I enjoyed sitting around the U-shaped tables, hearing the discussions and questions among members attending. I was especially impressed by one of our student representatives who made several thoughtful comments. He was well spoken and seemed comfortable speaking to all of us at the table.Continue reading “Work Session 2/13/2023”

I’ve learned a few things and thought I would pass along the information. School board meetings are always open to the public and as part of this, the district staff are required to follow Open Meeting Laws. All meetings are to be posted ahead of time, with the exception of emergency meetings. The work sessionContinue reading “Questions and Information”

My first official board meeting was held in the small group forum room at OHS, lasted approximately one hour, 5:30 -6:30pm. Our school board chair, Mark Sebring, read through an oath of office and then I read through my part of the oath and wa-lah! It’s official! Here I am, and so very honored toContinue reading “January 23, 2023 Board Meeting”

As noted previously, I was not able to attend the board meeting on 1/9/2023 but have made some notes in the Decision Updates tab. This week, a family brought to my attention the recent ruling for future teacher licensure. Here is the link to an article through the Child Protection League and another link fromContinue reading “January 11, 2023”

Happy snow day Owatonna! Please stay safe if you have to drive or go outside today. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend my first ever board meeting which is scheduled for January 9, 2023. Due to unexpected circumstances that I cannot change, I have to miss the first meeting. However, I will beContinue reading “First board meeting 2023”

Welcome to my new blog! As a new school board member, my goal is to improve communication between the school board and members of the Owatonna community. I plan to use this site to summarize board meetings, document school board decisions and voting, and provide news articles from around Minnesota and other states in orderContinue reading “Introduction”