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Superintendent: Owatonna online enrollment rising; district pushing lawmakers for aid and program funding
Summary
Superintendent Mr. Elstad reported a higher-than-projected district enrollment driven by growth in Owatonna Online, urged legislative support for equalization and special education funding, and highlighted a partnership with Minnesota State Mankato to grow teacher pipelines.
Mr. Elstad, speaking as the district’s superintendent, told the board Jan. 27 that the Owatonna Public School District’s most recent enrollment report shows 5,121 students, roughly 200–250 more than projected, and that much of the growth comes from the district’s Owatonna Online program.
“Owatonna online…is a revenue producer for the district,” Mr. Elstad said, adding the online program has nearly 400…
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