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”
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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”
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”
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”
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”
11/24/2025 Regular Meeting
The Owatonna school board met per usual for our regular meeting at the city chambers board room. As a reminder, December will have just one school board meeting — a regular meeting to be held on Monday December 8, 2025, and it is the last school board meeting of 2025. At 6pm the same evening,Continue reading “11/24/2025 Regular Meeting”
