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Votes at a glance: Orono board actions on May 13, 2025
Summary
Summary of motions, formal votes and outcomes recorded during the Orono Public School District board meeting on May 13.
Below are the motions and formal outcomes taken by the Orono Public School District Board of Education on May 13, 2025. Where a roll call was recorded in the transcript, tallies are included; many routine items were approved by voice vote.
- Consent agenda (minutes 04/28/2025; personnel recommendations including probationary agreement extension; accept donations totaling $67,426.15; approve bill vouchers, EP register, EFT vouchers, Capital One entries): Approved by voice vote.
- Policies (12 policies approved on second reading): The board approved second‑reading action on 12 district policies (listed in packet: Policy 102 Equal Education Opportunity; Policy 409 Employee Publications/Instructional Materials/Inventions; Policy 418 Drug‑Free Workplace/School; Policy 419 Tobacco‑Free Environment; Policy 420 Students and Employees with Certain Communicable Diseases; Policy 421 Gifts to Employees and School Board Members (two corrections noted); Policy 422 Expense Reimbursement; Policy 423 Employee‑Student Relationship; Policy 424 License Status; Policy 425 Donations to Athletic Teams/Coaches/Clubs; Policy 427 Workload Limits for Special Education; Policy 428 Conflict of Interest). Approved by voice vote.
- District 10‑year LTFM plan (FY27–FY36): Motion to approve the district’s 10‑year long‑term facility maintenance plan. Outcome: Approved (roll call; tally recorded in meeting as unanimous 'aye').
- Intermediate District 287 proportionate share for LTFM (FY27): Motion to approve the district’s proportionate share for Intermediate School District 287 LTFM (district share listed as about $46,356). Outcome: Approved (roll call recorded as unanimous 'aye').
- Resolution awarding sale of general obligation facilities maintenance, capital facilities, and tax abatement bonds, series 2025A: Motion to approve the resolution awarding the sale (winning bidder reported as Piper Sandler; sale generated six bids and a low bid of about 3.30%). Outcome: Approved (roll call).
- Authorization to designate Ehlers Investment Partners as an option for investment management and Pershing LLC as an official depository for bond proceeds: Motion to authorize these options so staff may open accounts if needed prior to the next meeting. Outcome: Approved by voice vote.
- Curriculum recommendation (K–5 Arts and Letters knowledge modules; UFLI Foundations foundational skills; phased implementation): Motion to approve the recommendation and implementation plan contingent on funding and vendor negotiations. Outcome: Approved by voice vote.
- 2026–27 school calendar: Presented for first reading; no board vote (first reading and subject to change pending state decisions and OEA input).
Each approved action will be reflected in board minutes and, where required, will be followed by subsequent contract approvals, submissions to the Minnesota Department of Education (for the LTFM plan), and project procurement steps.
