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”
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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”
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”
10/27/2025 Regular Meeting
Our last regular meeting before the levy vote on November 4, 2025 began on time in the city chambers board room. Superintendent Champa and Finance Director Mark Stotts had their 44th levy information session (plus a few more after that!) this week. In case you were not able to attend any of the small groupContinue reading “10/27/2025 Regular Meeting”
10/13/2025 Work Session
Monday’s meeting began with a brief Special Meeting in order to approve an updated school year calendar. A request was made for 2-hour early release on Tuesday November 25, 2025, to allow for staff safety and emergency training. This is the week of Thanksgiving break and there is no school Wednesday through Friday that week.Continue reading “10/13/2025 Work Session”
12/9/2024 Regular Meeting
Our last school board meeting of 2024 was held with all 7 board members present, this being the last regular meeting for Eric Schuster and Deborah Bandel. Eric served 12 years and Deborah 4 years on the school board. Recognition and words of thanks were given. Thank you, Eric and Deborah, for your service! ThisContinue reading “12/9/2024 Regular Meeting”
Elizabeth for Owatonna Schools 