- MN
- Steele County
- 10/27/25
- 10/28/2025
- 37 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Owatonna School Board meeting focused on fortifying partnerships with local businesses to enhance educational experiences and addressing policy revisions, with an emphasis on community engagement and student opportunities. The session also highlighted student achievements in athletics and new initiatives like the Minnesota State High School League resolution.
- MN
- Waseca County
- 10/20/25
- 10/20/2025
- 75 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva School Board meeting addressed issues including non-compliance with state contracting laws, efforts to improve student academic performance, and a review of financial audits. The board discussed the need for better oversight in contract bidding and emphasized enhancing communication methods and academic interventions to support student success.
- MN
- Steele County
- 10/7/25
- 10/07/2025
- 98 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Steele County Board of Commissioners convened to discuss several issues, with the approval of a $30,000 siren installation at Golden Lake taking center stage. This decision, financed through the county’s 911 budget, aims to address the absence of tornado alert systems in the area. Other notable topics included the renovation of public infrastructure and salary adjustments for county personnel.
- MN
- Steele County
- 9/22/25
- 09/23/2025
- 29 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Owatonna School Board, during its recent meeting, approved a preliminary tax levy increase of 2.24% for the upcoming year. This decision, integral to the district’s financial planning, was driven by an inflationary factor and past underlevying decisions, with implications for both the school district’s budget and local taxpayers. Additionally, the board addressed the sale of a district office building and ratified new members of the ISD 761 Foundation board.
- MN
- Steele County
- 09/11/2025
- 97 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Steele County Board of Commissioners convened to address several issues, notably approving funding for the purchase of new law enforcement equipment, including body-worn cameras and tasers. The motion was passed unanimously. This decision comes as part of a broader effort to enhance the functionality and reliability of law enforcement tools, crucial for maintaining defense integrity in legal cases. The procurement of this equipment will entail a $6,000 upfront payment to secure a matching grant, reducing the total cost to approximately $17,000. Options for payment include a five-year installment plan or a lump-sum payment, with assurances that no additional taxes or interest would apply.
