Owatonna School Board Honors State Champion Athletes and Discusses Key District Issues

Overview: The Owatonna School Board convened on September 23rd, focusing on recognizing the achievements of student athletes, discussing policy revisions, and addressing various administrative and community issues.

Faribault School Board Debates Library Material Policy Amid Concerns Over Explicit Content

Overview: At the recent Faribault School Board meeting, discussions revolved around policy revisions, particularly a new policy concerning library materials, alongside updates to student attendance and administrator evaluations.

Owatonna School Board Unveils Innovative Teacher Apprenticeship Program, Approves Key Policy Revisions

Overview: The Owatonna School Board meeting on August 26 featured the introduction of a new teacher apprenticeship program, significant policy revisions, the approval of an extended trip for FFA officers, and preparation for the upcoming Truth and Taxation hearing.

Faribault School Board Approves Cell Phone Policy Amid Heated Debate

Overview: The Faribault School Board meeting on August 19th saw the approval of a controversial new policy on cell phone and personal electronic device usage, extensive policy revisions, and discussions on parental consent in various school policies.

Faribault School Board Adjusts Policies on Student Expression and Health Consent

Overview: The recent Faribault School Board meeting focused on significant amendments to several school policies, prominently involving student expression and parental consent for health interventions. The board approved changes to policy 512, which governs student publications and activities, reinstating certain language regarding accountability for defamatory statements. Additionally, policy 516 was amended to require parental or guardian consent for public health agencies’ administration of medications, addressing concerns about potential vaccination without parental knowledge.