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Education Edition Independent District5 No. 761 Volume 5School • Edition

www.owatonna.com Independent School District No. 761

August21, 23,2006 2018 December

New District Strategic Plan

On June 25, 2018 the Owatonna School Board officially approved the strategic plan, which includes a new district mission, vision, core values and commitments. The District began work on the new Strategic Plan in February 2018. Work continued for the next five months including gathering input from over 20 small groups, hosting an open community forum, posting a series of questions on our district Facebook and Twitter accounts and conducting an online survey which was sent to all district staff. Analysis of the input was conducted by a core planning group with representation from all of the small groups, who developed key trends and big ideas. This information was then shared with the school board to review and approve the strategic plan which will guide district work and planning for the next five years.

Mission Statement

Inspiring Excellence. Every Learner, Every Day.

The Community Task Force on Facilities meeting held at the Owatonna Middle School on August 9, 2018. (Submitted photo)

Community Task Force on Facilities On July 9, 2018 the Owatonna School Board approved the Community Task Force on Facilities to be reconvened to study the Owatonna Public Schools’ facilities and update the long-range Facilities Master Plan (initially adopted by the Board in 2015) for recommendation to the School Board. The Master Plan recommendation

will be based on building capacity, current and projected enrollment, educational needs of the School District, alignment with the District’s Strategic Vision, safety and security, community recreation and financial stewardship. The Community Task Force on Facilities, has over thirty community members serving

on the task force and in August started the series of meetings to ultimately develop and update the comprehensive long-range Facilities Master Plan . A midprocess board update will be given on Monday, September 24, followed by a Community Input Session hosted on Thursday, October 11 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

in the Owatonna High School, Small Group Forum. The Owatonna School Board will receive the recommendation from the Community Task Force on Facilities on November 26, 2018 with discussion on Monday, December 10, 2018. Additional information can be found on the District’s website.

Vision Statement

Owatonna Public Schools inspires a community of learners with equitable access to high quality, innovative learning opportunities ensuring all students are college, career and life ready.

Core Values

Build and Nurture Relationships Develop and Maintain a Growth Mindset Challenge the Status Quo

Commitments

21st Century Learners who are: Collaborative, Creative, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators and Community Focused Safe and Caring Community Equity High Quality Teaching and Learning

Owatonna Public Schools Board of Education 2018-2019 Meeting Calendar The District 761 Board of Education generally meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the District Office (515 West Bridge Street). Exceptions are noted by an asterisk (). Additional sessions may be scheduled as needed. Agendas can be found on our website July Monday, July 9, 2018 (regular

meeting) Wednesday, July 25, 2018, 7 a.m. (special meeting) August Monday, August 13, 2018 (special meeting, 5:30 p.m.) Monday, August 13, 2018 (work session following the special meeting) Monday, August 27, 2018 (regular meeting) September Monday, September 10, 2018 (work session)

Monday, September 24, 2018 (regular meeting) October Monday, October 8, 2018 (work session) Monday, October 22, 2018 (regular meeting) November Friday, November 9, 2018, 7 a.m.(special meeting to canvass results of general election) Monday, November 19, 2018(work session)

Monday, November 26, 2018 (regular meeting) December Monday, December 10, 2018 (regular meeting) January Monday, January 7, 2019(organizational meeting/ work session) Monday, January 28, 2019 (regular meeting) February Monday, February 11, 2019 (work session)

Monday, February 25, 2019 (regular meeting) March Monday, March 11, 2019 (work session) Monday, March 18, 2019(regular meeting) April Monday, April 8, 2019 (work session) Monday, April 22, 2019 (regular meeting) May Monday, May 13, 2019

(regular meeting) June Monday, June 10, 2019 (work session) Monday, June 24, 2019 (regular meeting) July Monday, July 8, 2019 (regular meeting) August Monday, August 12, 2019 (work session) Monday, August 26, 2019 (regular meeting)

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Across the District Public notice regarding protection and privacy of pupil records Pursuant to applicable law, Independent School District No. 761 gives notice to parents of students currently in attendance in the school district, and eligible students currently in attendance in the school district, of their rights regarding “directory information.” “Directory information” includes the following information relating to a student: the student’s name; address; photograph, dates of attendance, grade level; enrollment status, participation in officially recognized activities and sports; weight and height of members of athletic teams; degrees, and honors and awards received and the most recent educational agency or institution attended. “Directory information” also includes the name and address of the student’s parent(s). “Directory information” does not include identifying informa-

tion on a student’s religion, race, color, social position or nationality. Student photographs are not directory information, but are published annually in the school year book. • The information listed above shall be public information which the school district may disclose

from the education records of a student or information regarding a parent. • Should the parent of a student or the student so desire, any or all of the listed information will not be dis¬closed without the parent’s or eligible student’s prior written consent except to

school officials as provided under federal law. • In order to make any or all of the directory information listed above “private” (i.e. subject to consent prior to disclosure), the parent or eligible student must make a written request to the building principal within 30 days after the date of the publication of this notice. This written request must include the following information: (1) Name of student and parent, as appropriate; (2) Home address; (3) School presently attended by student; (4) Parent’s legal relationship to student, if applicable; (5) Specific category or categories of directory information which is not to be made public without the parent’s or eligible student’s prior written consent.

New District Logo After the approval of the new Strategic Plan in June, the search for a graphic designer to assist with a new district logo was implemented. The criteria for the search was simple, the graphic designer needed to be an alumni of Owatonna High School. After reviewing many very qualified applicants, the District decided on Ben and Mandy Spinler, both of whom are Owatonna alumni.

On July 25, 2018 the Owatonna School Board approved a new district logo. Input for the design came from the newly approved Strategic Plan. The new logo takes on a modern spin to the past district logo of the three graduates, with the new district logo displaying a graduation hat over the ‘O’ of Owatonna, which could also be viewed as an upward arrow.

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Welcome new district staff Please help the Owatonna Public Schools in congratulating these individuals on their new district roles for the 2018-2019 school year: Philip Wiken- High School Assistant Principal Marc Achterkirch- Director of Activities Ann Mikkalson- Teaching and Learning Coordinator Martina Wagner- EL Coordinator Kelsey Pederson- ECSE Teacher Bridgette Reuvers-SlingSchool Counselor Robin Rynearson- Middle School Special Ed Teacher Kelly Kruger- Lincoln Teaching and Learning Coach

Micah Cabbage- High School Spanish Teacher Michele Ulferts- High School Special Ed Teacher Jessica Hendrickson- High School Special Ed Teacher Tyler Keller- High School Math Teacher Kacie Clauson- Wilson Teaching and Learning Coach Justina Bisch- Middle School Guidance Counselor Courtney Guetter- Middle School Language Arts Teacher Jessica Trautman- Lincoln 1st and 2nd Grade Looping Teacher Lila Kahmann- Middle School Special Ed Teacher Amy Wencl- McKinley 5th Grade Teacher Luke Holt- McKinley/Wilson

Phy Ed Teacher Taylor Gritz- ECSE Teacher Amanda Wood- Speech Language Pathologist Brody Riles- High School Industrial Tech Teacher Katherine Schuster- McKinley Special Ed Teacher Rachael Ingalls- Wilson Special Ed Teacher Samantha Brocker- Roosevelt School Readiness Teacher Angela Andreen- Music Teacher Anne-Alise Muir- Washington Montessori Teacher Liza Drever- High School Math Teacher Sara Baird- High School Options Teacher Kaitlin Meger- MSU Fellow:

Middle School 6th Grade Teacher Julene Valento- McKinley Principalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Secretary Katro Mahad- High School Outreach Somali Liaison/Success Coach Tracy Schroer- High School Custodian Annette Hanson- High School Special Education Para Brandice Schoenbauer- Middle School Cook/Cashier Stacy Kasten- McKinley Food Service Assistant Diane Ulrich- Middle School Food Service Assistant Christina Schmidt- Physical Therapist Assistant Heidi Meier- McKinley Classroom Educational Assistant Valerie Mendoza- McKinley

Classroom Educational Assistant Stephanie Stolp- McKinley Classroom Educational Assistant Kristi Simon- Middle School Classroom Educational Assistant Alicia Fyvie- Washington Food Service Assistant Catherine Scannell- Lincoln Food Service Assistant Leah Schaufenbuel- Lincoln Classroom Educational Assistant Elizabeth Buker- Lincoln Cook/Cashier Julie Pfieffer- High School Assistant Activities Secretary Alexandra Heise- McKinley 1st Grade Teacher Karen Martinez-Tina- High School/ALC EL Teacher Scott Kleppe- Music Teacher Jeremy Wood- High School

Language Arts Teacher Stacy Stork- Middle School Special Ed Teacher Halley Purkey- High School Science Teacher Heidi Perkins- Roosevelt Early Childhood Family Education Patrick Churchill- High School Social Studies Teacher Jacob Haarstad- High School Language Arts Teacher Kathleen Simington- Middle School Special Ed Teacher Sara Craig- High School Guidance Counselor Laura Epland- High School Social Studies Teacher Lindsey Goodell- MSU Fellow: Lincoln 3rd Grade Teacher

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SCHOOL IMMUNIZATIONS

Is your child ready for school? To go to school in Minnesota, students must show they’ve received immunization against a number of diseases or file a legal exemption with the school. Documentation of immunization or exemption must be submitted to the school before school begins. Required Immunizations: Kindergarten — Age 6: 5 doses of DTaP, 4 Polio, 2 MMR, 3 Hepatitis B and 2 Varicella (chickenpox vaccine) Age 7 — 6th Grade: At least 3

doses of diphtheria and tetanus, 3 Polio, 2 MMR, 3 Hepatitis B and 2 Varicella (chickenpox vaccine) 7th — 11th Grade: At least 3 doses of diphtheria and tetanus (including 1 Tdap), 3 Polio, 2 MMR, 3 Hepatitis B, 2 Varicella (chickenpox vaccine) and 1 Meningococcal 12th Grade: At least 3 doses of diphtheria and tetanus (including 1 Td/Tdap), 3 Polio, 2 MMR, 3 Hepatitis B and 2 Varicella (chickenpox vaccine)

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District Harassment Policy The Owatonna School District is committed to having a positive learning and working environment for students and employees and prohibits harassment or violence by or against students or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, or disability. The school district encourages students, parents and employees to work together to prevent acts of

harassment of any kind as well. Any person who believes he or she has been the victim of harassment or violence or any person with knowledge or belief of conduct which may constitute harassment or violence should report the alleged acts immediately to the building principal or to the school districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s human rights officer(s). Director of Human Resources Director of Special Services 515 W. Bridge St. Owatonna, MN 55060 hr@owatonna.k12.mn.us Phone: (507) 444-8600

The school district takes such matters very seriously and will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of reports of harassment. Students or employees who engage in harassment in violation of the school districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policies will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion/exclusion or termination of employment. A complete copy of school district Policy 413 (Harassment and Violence) may be found on the district website: www.owatonna.k12.mn.us or may be obtained at the District Office.

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Important reminders from Owatonna Nutrition Services Application for Meal Benefits

Your children may qualify for free or reduced price school meals. For more information and apply, go to www.owatonna. feepay.com or www.owatonna. k12.mn.us &gt; District Services &gt; Nutrition Services and click “Apply Now” to fill out the online application quickly and confidentially. Paper applications can also be picked up at the District

With district moving From Microsoft Ofﬁce to Google G Suite comes new emails

Starting this school year, -District employees and students owill be moving from Microsoft nOffice to Google G Suite. The ldecision came after months of ,research, including reaching -out to over 50 Owatonna Public -Schools students at all schools. lThe students were given the optportunity to test drive the new nGoogle G Suite format and cor-responding Google Chromedbooks. (A Google Chromebook is a laptop that runs on Google’s

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Chrome operating system.) Every student, without hesitation, said they wanted to see Owatonna Public Schools move to Google G Suite, instead of using Microsoft Office which is what was currently being used in the classroom. The uncomplicated desktop for students allows for flexibility, simple collaboration form one central location and an individualized learning experience. G Suite for Education is designed with features such

as, Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Hangouts and more, making work easier and brings teachers and students together. With the change to Google G Suite, all district email addresses have now changed to username@isd761.org. People will still be able to send emails to the old email address of username@ owatonna.k12.mn.us throughout the 2018-2019 school year, as it will not expire until the summer of 2019.

Office at 515 West Bridge Street is $2.65. or at your child’s school.

Student Meal Prices for 2018-2019

All kindergarten students receive breakfast at no-charge. All free and reduced-pay students receive breakfast and lunch meals at no-charge. Elementary full pay breakfast price is $1.30, OMS is $1.35, and OHS is $1.45. Elementary full pay lunch price is $2.50; OMS is $2.55; and OHS

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Visit our website for the necessary forms you will need to manage your student’s special dietary needs. New forms are required each school year and should be returned to Nutrition Services prior to the start of school. If you need forms mailed to you or you have questions about special diets, please call (507) 444-8629.

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Across the District Notification of rights under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) PPRA affords parents of elementary and secondary students certain rights regarding the conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams. These include, but are not limited to, the right to: • Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the following protected areas (“protected information survey”) if the survey is funded in whole or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education (ED)– 1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent; 2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family; 3. Sex behavior or attitudes; 4. Illegal, anti-social, selfincriminating, or demeaning behavior; 5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships; 6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers; 7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or student’s parent; or 8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility. • Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of – 1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of

funding; 2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under State law; and 3. Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information collected from students for marketing or to sell

or otherwise distribute the information to others. (This does not apply to the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information collected from students for the exclusive purpose of developing, evaluating, or providing educational products or services for, or to, students or educational institutions.) • Inspect, upon request and before administration or use – 1. Protected information surveys of students and surveys created by a third party; 2. Instruments used to collect

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personal information from students for any of the above marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes; and 3. Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum. These rights transfer from the parents to a student who is 18 years old or an emancipated minor under State law. Independent School District #761 will develop and adopt policies, in consultation with parents, regarding these rights, as well as arrangements to protect student

privacy in the administration of protected information surveys and the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes. Independent School District #761 will directly notify parents of these policies at least annually at the start of each school year and after any substantive changes. Independent School District #761 will also directly notify, such as through U.S. Mail or email, parents of students who are scheduled to participate in the specific activities or surveys

noted below and will provide an opportunity for the parent to opt his or her child out of participation of the specific activity or survey. Independent School District #761 will make this notification to parents at the beginning of the school year if the District has identified the specific or approximate dates of the activities or surveys at that time. For surveys and activities scheduled after the school year starts, parents will be provided reasonable notification of the planned activities and surveys listed below and be provided an opportunity to opt their child out of such activities and surveys. Parents will also be provided an opportunity to review any pertinent surveys. Following is a list of the specific activities and surveys covered under this direct notification requirement: • Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information collected from students for marketing, sales, or other distribution. • Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or in part by ED. • Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as described above. Parents who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202

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Across the District New Online Payment System For Nutrition Services: MyPaymentsPlus Owatonna Nutrition Services will now offer MyPaymentsPlus so you can manage your student’s meal account all in one place! This includes monitoring your student’s meal balance, making pre-payments into their account,

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unforgettable classics as “You’ve Got a Friend”, “One Fine Day”, “So Far Away”, “Take Good Care of My Baby”, “Up on the Roof ”, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling”, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow”, and “Natural Woman”, this Tony and Grammy Awardwinning musical phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember – and a story you’ll never forget. If you’re a Carole King fan and love her songs, this is your trip! Seats are front section balcony. Cost is $139 and includes ticket and motor coach. Deadline to register is Sept. 9 unless sold out before. Sorry, no refunds on trips. Remembering Prince day will start the day at First Avenue

which was featured in the movie Purple Rain. You’ll have the opportunity to take your photo with Prince’s Gold Star. The final stop will be Paisley Park, Prince’s extraordinary private estate and production complex in Chanhassen. We will experience first-hand what it was like for Prince to create, produce and perform inside this private sanctuary and remarkable production complex. Cost is $95 and includes the price to tour First Avenue, Paisley Park and motor coach transportation. Registration deadline is Oct. 12. Sorry, no refunds on trips. To learn more about these events, check out the Owatonna Community Fall Brochure.

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Across the District Fall Community Education brochures to mail Sept. 4 Fall Community Education Brochures will be placed in the US Mail Service the week of Sept. 4 and will be delivered to every household within the Owatonna school district. Online registration for adults and youth programs will also begin on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 6 a.m. On-line registration at www. owatonnacommunityed.org is a fast and efficient way to get registered for the classes you want. Many classes begin the week of Sept. 24 with several others, including trips and workshops scheduled throughout the months of October, November and December. Most offerings have a limited number of slots available, so register early! Registration is on-going until all class seats are filled. As soon

as a brochure copy is ready for viewing, it will be posted to the community education website listed above. Check back often for a preview of special programs and events planned with you and your family in mind! Families not receiving a fall program publication are encouraged to call Community Education at 444-7900 to have a copy sent. Copies are also available at Roosevelt Community School, Owatonna Public Schools District Office, and the Owatonna Public Library for pick-up. Call 444-7900 with questions or assistance in completing registration for all Community Education learning opportunities. We are happy to help in any way we can!

Early childhood screening available Appointments are now being accepted for families with children ages 3-5. Early Childhood screening is mandated by the State of Minnesota prior to public school kindergarten entry. The purpose is to confirm for families that their child is developing normally and ready for the school experience. Fami lies wit h chi ldren between the ages of 3-5 will alphabetically receive a postcard notice to schedule an appointment. Families may also call 444-7900 to schedule an

appointment at any time. Screenings are held Thursday afternoons and evenings, with one Saturday morning a month available for appointments. Screenings take approximately an hour to complete. Families new to Owatonna with a kindergarten student who has not previously been screened, can call Community Education right now to get their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s screening completed. Appointments fill quickly, so call today!

GED Preparation and Testing Services available in the Adult Learning Center Adults needing to complete their GED can prepare and test at Roosevelt Community School. Call 444-7925 to receive a copy of the fall class and testing schedule.

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Across the District Adult Learning Center opens Brochures for Preschool Learning for Children Ages 0-5 for registration on Aug. 27 new or reformatted in our class schedule. New class schedules will be mailed to all current and former students. New students are welcome to stop into the Adult Learning Center at Roosevelt Community School to pick-up a class schedule, or call Kim at 444-7925 to have a schedule mailed. Advance registration for Adult Learning Center classes is recommended to ensure a seat. Adult Learning Center services are free of charge. Anyone interested in growing their basic academic skills for career advancement, transitioning to work or a college program will find value in Adult Learning Center services. Classes begin on Sept. 10.

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The Adult Learning Center is for adults to receive personal and confidential attention to their educational needs. Instruction is offered in the subject areas of reading, writing, vocabulary, English, spelling, math, ESL, career and college readiness, on-line learning and preparation for work and a transitioning into a job search. The Adult Learning Center is located in the Roosevelt Community School. Adults can choose between traditional class formats, small group, individual tutoring or learning in our state-of-theart computer lab. A variety of web-based software is available for community use both in the Center and at home. Many classes this fall will be

The Early Childhood brochure featuring parent and child together learning opportunities will be direct mailed to families with children 0-5 years of age. Brochures have been mailed to households with young chiildren and registration begins on Friday, Aug. 24. The on-line registration feature is now available for ECFE Registrations and will go live on Aug. 24 at 8 a.m. Families are also welcome to call 444-7900 beginning at 8 a.m. on Aug. 24, or stop by Roosevelt Community School with your registration requests. Registration for early childhood programs remains open until class slots are filled. Families are encouraged to select the waiting list option if preferred classes are full. New class offerings will be built for those classes with full waiting lists as space and instructors are available. Fall parent/child and child-only classes begin Sept. 11.

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