Wayzata School Board Discusses Middle School Structure and Approves $5. 5M Bond Proposal

Overview: The Wayzata School Board meeting on March 10, 2025, was marked by discussions on middle school team structures and the approval of a $5.5 million bond proposal for West Middle School renovations. Concerns about the current middle school model and a resolution to issue bonds for classroom expansion dominated the meeting, highlighting ongoing efforts to enhance student engagement and accommodate district growth.

Osseo Area School District Unveils Proposed Boundary Changes Affecting Up to 2,600 Students

Overview: In a notable session, the Osseo Area School Board discussed proposed attendance boundary changes that could impact approximately 2,000 to 2,600 students in the elementary and middle schools. These changes are driven by enrollment imbalances and the ongoing development in the district’s northwest regions, with the new boundaries expected to be finalized by May and implemented by fall 2026.

Wayzata School Board Discusses Budget Challenges Amid Enrollment Growth and Election Timing Changes

Overview: The Wayzata School Board meeting on March 3, 2025, focused on topics including budgetary challenges linked to rising enrollment figures and the potential shift of school board elections to even-numbered years. The financial pressures of accommodating a growing student body were a central theme, with discussions on how these pressures affect the district’s financial strategies and planning.

Osseo Area School Board Faces Concerns Over Closure of 279 Online and ESP Wages

Overview: The recent Osseo Area School Board meeting was marked by passionate public comments addressing the closure of 279 Online Elementary School and the need for fair wages for Education Support Professionals (ESPs). The meeting also included discussions on Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, boundary changes, and budget adjustments.

Osseo Area School Board Faces Declining Enrollment and Budget Deficit with Online Program Reconfiguration

Overview: In a development, the Osseo Area School Board addressed the challenges of declining enrollment and a $1.2 million budget deficit by deciding to reconfigure its 279 online program. This decision impacts students in kindergarten through grade four, requiring them to seek alternative educational options by fall 2025.