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Orono Public School District board meeting, date not confirmed yet

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What happened at this meeting

Orono school board hears high school report on Excellence Fund professional learning 13:50

  • The board took up the consent agenda, four policies and a resolution on an application for a Form A grant to offset student activity fees. 0:01
  • High school staff presented on how Orono Excellence Fund grants paid for professional learning in college admissions and in connectedness and belonging. 13:58
  • A staff member said 91% of students who took a connection survey last spring agreed or strongly agreed that they belong at the school. 28:15
Item by item (7)
  1. Opening and consent agenda 0:01
    • A motion to approve the consent agenda was made and seconded, followed by a call for those in favor to say aye. 0:01
    • The consent agenda included minutes from the October 12th, 2026, meeting, personnel recommendations and donations totaling $6,005.31. 0:35
    • It also included the treasurer's report and electronic fund transfers for September 2026, along with vouchers and payments. 0:44
  2. Superintendent's report and recognitions 1:16
    • The superintendent recognized a district custodian, a high school science teacher and the girls soccer coach for awards and a hall of fame induction. 1:22
    • The superintendent said boys soccer won the section championship and advanced to the state tournament. 6:27
    • The superintendent said the Unified flag football team won the state championship and the football team finished the regular season with an 8⁠-⁠0 record. 6:40
  3. Board member comments 8:57
    • A speaker said the Special Education Parent Partnership Committee is looking for new parents. 11:33
  4. Policy review 11:33
    • A presenter listed Policies 609, 613, 615 and 618 as ready for action. 12:52
    • The presenter said Policy 617, on tutoring for pay, was pulled so the policy committee could study an addition to it. 12:52
    • A motion to approve the policies was made and seconded, followed by a call for those in favor to say aye. 13:37
  5. Orono Excellence Fund presentation 13:50
    • A presenter said the Orono Excellence Fund was created through a $1 million pledge dedicated to professional development for staff. 14:54
    • A counselor said grants allowed staff to attend the national college admission counselors conference and visit campuses. 16:17
    • A staff member said the Air Force Academy admits 14% of applicants but admitted 57% of Orono applicants. 27:32
  6. Activity fee grant resolution 45:44
    • A presenter said the resolution would authorize Orono Public Schools to apply for funds through the MSHSL Foundation grant program. 46:03
    • The presenter said Form A grants support student participation by reducing or eliminating barriers such as activity fees, transportation and equipment costs. 46:29
    • A motion to approve the resolution was made and seconded, followed by a call for those in favor to say aye. 47:06
  7. Next meeting and adjournment 47:38
    • The next regular meeting was announced for Monday, November 9th, 2026, at 7 PM in the district office assembly room. 47:38
    • A motion was requested to adjourn to a work session for the annual literacy work and implementation report. 47:56

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Video: posted by the district as “Orono School Board Meeting 10/26/26”