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Six Orono School Board Members

Orono School Board Members back row (l-r): Todd Madson, Sarah Borchers, and Timothy Usset; front row (l-r): Wendy Lundsgaard, Gavin Tempero, and Laura Wallander. 

2026 Orono School Board ElectioN CANDIDATES

The Orono School Board is a six-member body elected by resident voters. All board meetings are open to the public unless the Board enters a closed session to discuss personnel matters or pending litigation. Meetings are typically held in the District Office Assembly Room at 685 Old Crystal Bay Road North on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. The public can address the Board through Public Comment, email, and telephone communication. You may contact a School Board member directly (see contact information, below) or address the Board via oronoschoolboard@orono.k12.mn.us

A History of Commitment

Orono Schools has a long tradition of honorable public service and strong leadership to the community and students. The six-member board functions at a high level and is aligned with national best practices. The Orono School Board was formed in 1949 by pillars in the communities the district serves. Strong leaders such as Russell Johnson from Independence and John Pillsbury, Jr. from Lake Minnetonka were pioneers in community service. Their belief in service and care for children has remained a hallmark of membership through 55 board members over 76 years of dedication to excellence in education. The role of a board member is bound by distinct laws, protocols, regulations, norms and best practice. Effective board members spend significant time listening, leading, and engaging in the work of governance.

Watch School Board Meetings Live

Meetings will livestream automatically on the School Board YouTube channel at 7:00 p.m. on the designated meeting day. A link to the recording will be available under the meeting date the following day. 

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Upcoming Board Meetings

Meetings held at the District Office Assembly Room, Entry Door E3
685 Old Crystal Bay Rd N, Long Lake, MN 55356

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2026-27 Meeting Information

All meetings held at the District Office Assembly Room, 685 Old Crystal Bay Rd N, Long Lake, MN 55356. Please enter through door E3. Click the accordions, below, for agendas, minutes and links to recordings.

Meetings & Communication

The Orono School Board values engagement with families and the community. There are multiple ways to connect with the Board. 

Governance, Policies, Elections, Orono Action

Meet the School Board

Laura Wallander, Clerk

laura.wallander@orono.k12.mn.us
Term expires January 1, 2029
Minnetonka Beach Community Liaison

Committees:

  • Negotiations
  • Co-curricular
  • Orono Action Steering Committee
  • Community Education Advisory Council
  • Curriculum & Accountability Council
  • Orono Early Learning Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
  • Minnesota State High School League
  • Orono Ice Arena Board
  • Teacher Meet and Confer
Wendy Lundsgaard, Treasurer

wendy.lundsgaard@orono.k12.mn.us
Term expires January 1, 2027
Maple Plain Community Liaison

Committees:

  • Negotiations
  • Orono Action Steering Committee
  • AMSD Board (Association of Metro School Districts)
  • Curriculum & Accountability Council
  • Orono Early Learning Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
  • Orono Middle School Parent Association (OMSPA)
  • MSBA (Minn. School Boards Association) Local Legislative Liaison
Gavin Tempero, Director
Gavin Tempero, School Board Member

gavin.tempero@orono.k12.mn.us
Term expires January 1, 2029
Long Lake Community Liaison

Committees:

  • Co-Curricular
  • ECSU (Educational Cooperative Services Unit)
  • Orono Foundation for Education
  • Orono Healthy Youth
  • Staff Development
Timothy Usset, Director
Timothy Usset - School Board Candidate

timothy.usset@orono.k12.mn.us
Term expires January 1, 2029
Independence Community Liaison

Committees:

  • Facilities and Finance
  • Negotiations
  • Orono Action Steering Committee
  • Orono Healthy Youth
  • Staff Development
  • The Orono Coalition
  • AMSD Board Alternate(Association of Metro School Districts)
  • MSBA (Minn. School Boards Association) Local Legislative Liaison Alternate