School Board Meeting || September 28th, 2026 || Owatonna Public Schools

The Owatonna Public Schools Board held a school board meeting on September 28, 2026 (the metadata lists September 29). The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes, disbursements and personnel items, and approved revisions to policies presented for review. It considered the preliminary tax levy and received an explanation that the board was being asked to certify the maximum amount allowed by state law; the levy had decreased from the earlier estimate because post-employment benefit costs were lower. The transcript does not capture the levy vote or a final levy amount. The board also approved an assurance-of-compliance report required for federal funding and grant eligibility.

The board approved a student trip to Spain through EF Tours for July 27–August 5, 2027, contingent on sufficient student interest; enrollment was expected to be capped at 12–15 students. No contract award or competitive procurement was identified. The board accepted gifts totaling $8,892.72, plus material donations, including $2,900 for the parade. Enrollment, class-size comparisons, school operations, and the superintendent’s evaluation were also discussed.