School Board
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.
Upcoming Board Meetings
Meetings held at the District Office Assembly Room, Enter Door E3
685 Old Crystal Bay Rd N, Long Lake, MN 55356
2025-26 Meeting Information
All meetings held at the District Office Assembly Room, 685 Old Crystal Bay Rd N, Long Lake, MN 55356, Enter through door E3
Click the accordions, below, for agendas, minutes and links to recordings.
- August 18, 2025
- September 8, 2025
- September 22, 2025
- October 13, 2025
- October 27, 2025
- November 10, 2025
- December 8, 2025
- January 12, 2026
- January 26, 2025
- February 9, 2026
- February 23, 2026
- March 9, 2026
- April 13, 2026
- April 27, 2026
- May 11, 2026
- June 8, 2026
August 18, 2025
September 8, 2025
September 22, 2025
October 13, 2025
October 27, 2025
November 10, 2025
December 8, 2025
January 12, 2026
January 26, 2025
February 9, 2026
February 23, 2026
March 9, 2026
April 13, 2026
April 27, 2026
May 11, 2026
June 8, 2026
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
sarah.borchers@orono.k12.mn.us
763-370-4647
Term expires December 31, 2026
Medina Community Liaison
Committees:
- Facilities and Finance
- Board Policy
- Special Education Parent Partnership Committee (SEPPC)
- Spartan Parent Association (Orono High School SPA)
todd.madson@orono.k12.mn.us
630-629-9251
Term expires December 31, 2026
Orono Community Liaison
Committees:
- Facilities and Finance
- Board Policy
- Orono Foundation for Education
- Parent Teacher Organization
laura.wallander@orono.k12.mn.us
651-336-3826
Term expires December 31, 2028
Minnetonka Beach Community Liaison
Committees:
- Negotiations
- Co-curricular
- Orono Action Steering Committee
- Community Education Advisory Council
- Curriculum & Accountability Council
- Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Advisory Committee
- Minnesota State High School League
- Orono Ice Arena Board
- Teacher Meet and Confer
wendy.lundsgaard@orono.k12.mn.us
612-423-9075
Term expires December 31, 2026
Maple Plain Community Liaison
Committees:
- Negotiations
- Orono Action Steering Committee
- AMSD Board (Association of Metro School Districts)
- Curriculum & Accountability Council
- ECFE Advisory Committee (Early Childhood Family Education)
- Middle School Parent Association (OMSPA)
- MSBA (Minn. School Boards Association) Local Legislative Liaison
- Teacher Meet & Confer
gavin.tempero@orono.k12.mn.us
612-483-7786
Term expires December 31, 2028
Long Lake Community Liaison
Committees:
- Co-Curricular
- Facilities & Finance
- ECSU (Educational Cooperative Services Unit)
- Orono Foundation for Education
- Orono Healthy Youth
- Staff Development
timothy.usset@orono.k12.mn.us
763-528-1304
Term expires December 31, 2028
Independence Community Liaison
Committees:
- Negotiations
- Orono Action Steering Committee
- Board Policy
- Community Education Advisory Council
- Orono Healthy Youth
- Staff Development
- The Orono Coalition