New Leadership Elected at Osseo Area School Board’s First Meeting of 2026

Overview: The Osseo Area School Board held its first meeting of 2026, during which members elected new leadership and maintained the previous year’s compensation levels. Tanya Prince was elected as the chairperson, Thomas Brooks as vice chair, Keith Tate as board clerk, and Sarah Mitchell as board treasurer. In addition to these appointments, the board approved the continuation of the 2025 compensation levels for 2026, with the board chair receiving $1,350 per month and other members receiving $1,250, inclusive of a $50 monthly reimbursement.

Osseo Area School Board Discusses School-Based Health Centers and Standards-Based Grading

Overview: The Osseo Area School Board meeting on January 6, 2026, focused on the potential establishment of school-based health centers and the ongoing implementation of standards-based grading.

Minnetonka School Board Approves Historic $55 Million Bond Sale for School Enhancements

Overview: The Minnetonka School Board meeting was marked by the approval of a $55 million bond sale, the largest in the district’s history, aimed at funding significant school improvements. This bond sale, coupled with a AAA bond rating from Moody’s Investor Service, underscored the district’s robust financial health, enabling favorable interest rates and securing funds for critical projects.

Minneapolis Planning Commission Rejects Variance for Hayawa Golf Course Maintenance Facility

Overview: In a recent session, the Minneapolis Planning Commission rejected a variance application for a proposed maintenance facility at Hayawa Golf Course, citing environmental concerns and non-compliance with city zoning codes. This decision followed discussions on the project’s design, parking arrangements, and potential impacts on parkland aesthetics.

Elliott Payne Elected City Council President Amid Leadership Debates in Minneapolis

Overview: In a reorganization following the municipal elections, the Minneapolis City Council elected Elliott Payne as its new President and Jamal Osman as Vice President, amid ongoing discussions about leadership roles and their implications for city governance.