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Owatonna board adopts policy revisions and accepts community gifts; Bridge Street sale proposal set for Dec. 9
Summary
The board adopted several policy revisions (including student medication language), approved a resolution accepting multiple community gifts, and heard that a Bridge Street School sale recommendation will be presented at the Dec. 9 meeting.
At its regular meeting, the Owatonna School Board voted to adopt policy revisions presented on the agenda, including changes to student medication procedures that the board said reflect updated practices. A motion to adopt the policies was moved and seconded and carried on a voice vote.
The board also approved a resolution to accept community gifts, including donations ranging from athletic jerseys and team supplies to adaptive bikes and rental reimbursements. "Owatonna is an incredibly generous community," Superintendent Mr. Elstad said while introducing the gifts; trustees thanked donors and staff for supporting student programs.
Administratively, Mr. Elstad also said a realtor proposal regarding Bridge Street School will be prepared for the Dec. 9 meeting and reminded the board that the district audit and the truth-in-taxation hearing are scheduled that same evening. The district additionally noted staff and apprenticeship program representatives will present at the Minnesota School Board Association leadership conference in January.
Votes at a glance: the board approved the meeting agenda, the consent agenda (minutes, disbursements, personnel report), adopted policies as presented, and unanimously approved acceptance of gifts by voice vote. No dollar amounts for gifts were specified in the meeting discussion.
What happens next: Bridge Street realtor recommendations and budget follow-ups are scheduled for future meetings; no policy rollback or donor rejections were announced.
