Wayzata School Board Celebrates Student Achievements and Discusses Financial Stability Amid Budget Concerns

Overview: The Wayzata School Board meeting on February 10, 2025, was highlighted by the recognition of outstanding student achievements and a discussion on the district’s financial status. The board celebrated accomplishments in academics, sports, and community engagement while addressing a reported budget deficit.

Wayzata School Board Discusses Cultural Identity and Educational Equity Initiatives

Overview: The Wayzata School Board meeting on January 27, 2025, highlighted the district’s ongoing efforts to expand cultural education through the Wayzata Indigenous Advisory Committee and the implementation of achievement and integration strategies to close racial and economic disparities in education.

Osseo Area School Board Considers New Attendance Boundaries Impacting Thousands of Students

Overview: The recent Osseo Area School Board meeting focused on discussions around proposed attendance boundary changes, potentially affecting thousands of students across elementary and middle schools within the district. The meeting emphasized community involvement in shaping the final decisions, which are anticipated to be announced by the end of the school year but won’t be implemented until 2026.

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.