Osseo School Board Faces Parent’s Plea for Accessible Education Amid School Renovation Plans

Overview: During a recent meeting of the Osseo Area School Board, a concern was raised by Amy Jordan, a district resident advocating for improved accessibility for her daughter Lyla, who faces challenges due to cerebral palsy and other disabilities. While both Osseo High School and Maple Grove Senior High School are technically wheelchair accessible, Jordan emphasized the practical difficulties Lyla encounters at Osseo High, a building constructed in 1924. Lyla’s concerns included heavy interior doors without automatic openers and complex emergency exits, which she argued impeded her independence and could impact her academic and social success.

Osseo Area School Board Considers Boundary Changes Affecting Thousands of Students

Overview: During the recent Osseo Area School Board meeting, attention was given to the proposed changes in attendance boundaries for elementary and middle schools, which could impact between 1,800 and 3,700 students. The board presented four scenarios to the community.

Anoka-Hennepin School Board Tables Culturally Responsive Arts Program Amid Concerns Over Content

Overview: In a recent Anoka-Hennepin School Board meeting, the board unanimously decided to table a discussion on the Culturally Responsive Arts Education and Learning Program after concerns were raised about its content and alignment with the district’s values. The meeting also saw public comments urging the reinstatement of a middle school principal and advocating against budgetary cuts affecting crucial educational programs.

Osseo Area School Board Elects New Leadership and Maintains Compensation Rates for 2025

Overview: At the recent meeting of the Osseo Area School Board, a new leadership team was elected, and members agreed to maintain their current compensation levels for the upcoming year. Tanya Prince was elected as the new chair, Thomas Brooks as the vice chair, Keith Tate as the board clerk, and Sarah Mitchell as the board treasurer, each receiving unanimous support from the board members present.

Osseo Area Schools Consider Rebuilding Crest View Amid Rising Renovation Costs

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Osseo Area School Board delved into the issue of whether to renovate or rebuild Crest View Elementary School. Faced with unforeseen structural challenges and rising costs, the board is leaning toward constructing a new facility as a fiscally responsible alternative. The original budget for renovations was set at $16 million, but estimates have surged to $25 million, prompting discussions about the potential benefits of starting anew with a projected cost of $27 million. The decision to rebuild rather than renovate stems from the extensive modifications required to adapt the older building for modern needs, which could prove prohibitively expensive.