January 20, 2026 School Board Regular Meeting

The Osseo Area Schools Board held its regular meeting on January 20, 2026, where key procurement and budget discussions took place. The board received a progress update on two major capital improvement projects: the Park Center Senior High School renovations and the Crest View rebuild. Both projects were up for bid awards included in the consent agenda. A significant discussion and vote occurred regarding the inclusion of a school-based health clinic in the Park Center renovation project. The board voted 5-1 to amend the project to explicitly include the construction of the health clinic, with funding anticipated to come from the existing project contingency. Additionally, the board approved a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of general obligation school building and refunding bonds totaling approximately $102.5 million to support district capital projects. The meeting also included the approval of legislative priorities focused on stable funding, workforce shortages, and safety. A resolution affirming student safety and legal compliance in response to immigration-related events was introduced and passed. Public comments highlighted needs for school-based health services and concerns about educator workloads. Overall, the meeting emphasized capital project procurement, budget authorization, and policy decisions impacting future district services and facilities.