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Osseo Public School District board meeting, date not confirmed yet

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Osseo school board approves preliminary 2026 pay 2027 levy at the maximum 1:46:13

  • The board heard a presentation on preliminary year-end financial results for fiscal year 2026 and an update on its partnership with the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth. 25:44
  • The board also approved the consent agenda, the second reading of several policies and gifts to the district, each by a 6 to 0 vote. 1:37:18
  • A district staff member said the preliminary levy totals about $156 million and is projected to go up by just over $7 million, or about 4.75%. 1:38:36
  • The board voted 6 to 0 to approve the 2026 pay 2027 preliminary levy at the maximum. 1:46:13

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Item by item (13)
  1. Opening and agenda approval 4:41
    • Tanya Prince called the meeting to order at 6 PM and asked those who could to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. 4:41
    • Tanya Prince asked for additions to the agenda and a motion to accept it as presented. 5:55
    • The agenda was approved 6 to 0. 6:13
  2. Student board representative introductions 6:13
    • A district staff member welcomed three student board representatives for the 26⁠-⁠27 school year. 6:33
    • Tanya Prince said the student representatives provide insight on policies that affect them and give input at work sessions. 11:31
  3. Student athletics recognitions 11:31
    • The board recognized the Maple Grove Senior High girls 4x4 relay team, which took first place at the state championship. 13:05
    • The board recognized the Osseo Senior High School adapted PI softball team, which earned 2nd place at the state tournament. 16:40
    • The board recognized the Maple Grove Senior High girls golf team, which finished 2nd at the state tournament. 22:19
  4. Fiscal year 2026 financial results 25:44
    • A district staff member said the combined general fund variance was a positive 1.29%, less than the budget planning benchmark of 2%. 27:06
    • The staff member said revenues were more than budget by $2.6 million and expenditures had a positive variance of $6 million. 27:10
    • The staff member said the financial projection shows combined operational adjustments of $24 million for fiscal years '28 through '31, up from the $16 million reported in June of 2026. 34:29
  5. Youth alliance partnership update 39:51
    • A speaker said the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth was established in 2013 and has 9 public partners. 40:36
    • Kelsey Dawson asked how the district could leverage the alliance's work and engage young people. 1:06:21
  6. Public comment 1:17:09
    • Tanya Prince said there was one speaker. ~1:17:09
    • The speaker raised concerns about surveys that do not reach families who left the district, the district's advisory committees and pride flags displayed in schools. 1:18:06
  7. Superintendent's report 1:21:29
    • The superintendent said the district's 3 comprehensive high schools now offer courses across all 9 new career and technical education strands. 1:21:34
    • The superintendent said September is designated as Minnesota School Board Recognition Month and thanked board members for their service. 1:23:18
    • District staff members shared points of pride, including awards and a foundation initiative that gave each new educator $250. 1:26:38
  8. Board member reports 1:30:57
    • Kelsey Dawson reported on a kickoff meeting of the RISE committee and said the next meeting is October 22nd at Park Center at 5:30. 1:31:04
    • Erica Foster said the Policy Committee meets October 6th at 4:30. 1:34:54
    • Sarah Mitchell said the community education advisory council reported over 6,000 students were served in programming throughout the district. 1:35:17
  9. Consent agenda 1:35:50
    • Tanya Prince said the consent agenda included meeting minutes, financial reports, personnel items, grants, insurance renewal, a joint powers agreement with the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth and renovation bid awards. 1:36:34
    • The consent agenda was approved 6 to 0. 1:37:18
  10. Preliminary property tax levy 1:37:18
    • A district staff member said the preliminary levy totals about $156 million and is projected to go up by just over $7 million, or about 4.75%. 1:38:36
    • The staff member said certifying at the maximum is not a commitment to collect the full amount and the board will set the final amount in December. 1:45:04
    • One board member said the 4.5% increase is on the lower end but is still a significant ask. 1:46:38
    • The board approved the 2026 pay 2027 preliminary levy at the maximum 6 to 0. 1:46:13
  11. Second reading of policies 1:47:56
    • The general counsel said there was no feedback on the policies except student input on the attendance policy. 1:48:12
    • Tanya Prince moved to approve the policies as a slate, including Policy 503, Attendance and Absences. 1:49:43
    • The second reading of the policies was approved 6 to 0. 1:51:11
  12. Gifts to the district 1:51:11
    • The board considered a motion to approve gifts to the district totaling $78,995.72. 1:51:11
    • The gifts were approved 6 to 0. 1:51:49
  13. Recess to closed session 1:51:49
    • Tanya Prince said the board would meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiation strategies pertaining to all employee units. 1:52:19
    • The motion to recess passed 6 to 0, and the meeting recessed at 7:48 PM. 1:52:41

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Video: posted by the district as “September 29th, 2026 School Board Regular Meeting”