Owatonna Public Schools
District Parent Newsletter
April 2019
May 14 Referendum Webinar
May 14, 2019 Special Election
On May 14, 2019, Owatonna School District residents will be able
to vote on a request to provide funding for a new high school.
Public Information Sessions
Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30 pm and Monday, April 29 at 6:30 pm
Owatonna High School (Small Group Forum)
Why now?
Facility deficiencies at the high school are still an issue, and with a 100-year-old building, will not improve over time. A new high school on a new site provides a long-term strategic solution and is the most fiscally responsible option. The community task force identified several needs at the high school, including on-going maintenance needs, safety and security concerns, site size limitations and inadequate learning spaces that are outdated and do not meet current or future educational and industry practices.
How was the decision made?
The community task force was reconvened in 2018 to evaluate needs at the high school. After a comprehensive analysis by the community task force, a professional community survey and other community input, the Owatonna School Board unanimously decided to adopt the task force recommendation to replace the existing 100-year-old building through a $116M bond referendum.
What would be included?
- New 342,000 sq. ft. building with capacity for 1,700 students, including classrooms, core and activities space
- Improved safety, security and accessibility
- Adequate student, staff and visitor parking and traffic safety improvements
- Flexible learning spaces for small group, large group and one-on-one work
- Up-to-date technology to support teaching and learning
- No disruption to staff and students during construction
Visit our website: www.owatonna.k12.mn.us
Email: referendum@isd761.org
Call: 507-444-8650
High School Tours Open to the Public
The Owatonna Senior High School will host school tours in the weeks leading up to the May 14 election when voters will be asked to consider a building bond referendum for a new high school.
The tours are open to the public and will be conducted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Tours will begin every half hour near the auditorium doors.
Upcoming tour dates are:
- Saturday, April 13
- Saturday, April 27
- Saturday, May 11
CLICK HERE to read over the Tour Guide Fact Sheet provided to community members on the tour.
Vote Early, Vote Absentee
Early/Absentee Voting Hours
March 29-May 10
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 11
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Monday, May 13
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Or you may vote at the polls on Tuesday, May 14, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Click here for a list of polling places. Don't know which precinct/polling place you are located? Click here to find your polling place location for the school district special election.
For more information, please visit our referendum website.
Last Day of School June 6
June 6 will now be the last day of school.
Click here to view the updated 2018-2019 school calendar.
Contact Us
Email: sbaumbach@isd761.org
Website: www.owatonna.k12.mn.us
Location: 515 West Bridge Street, Owatonna, MN, USA
Phone: 507-444-8600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/owatonnapublicschools/
Twitter: @ISD761_Owatonna