Orono Action

What is Orono Action?

Orono Action is a nonpartisan committee of the Orono School Board with parent and community leadership that advocates for public education, specifically for the policies and funding that further the best educational outcomes for the students of our communities.

Committee leaders come from a variety of backgrounds, including medicine, education, law, small business owners, the social sciences, alumni, and long-standing community members.

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How Can I Participate?

If you wish to be considered for the Orono Action Committee, or if you have any questions, please feel free to email us at oronoaction@orono.k12.mn.us.

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What Does Orono Action Do?

Develops a legislative platform endorsed by the School Board that articulates our legislative priorities.

The current platform was endorsed by the Orono School Board on February 10, 2025:

1. Allow for flexibility with funding

• Do not eliminate Q-comp, or at a minimum allow districts to levy for the funding. 
• Remove the per-pupil limit on Long Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM).
• Increase Local Optional Revenue from $724 to $974 per pupil to keep pace with inflation.

2. Allow for flexibility with accountability. 

• Accept the ACT, or another equivalent exam, to be used in additional to MCA testing to determine proficiency.
• Allow for local control over utilization of READ Act dollars.
• Continue current standards for Literacy Incentive Aid.

Additional Provision: The Orono Action chairs, in consultation with the Orono School Board and Superintendent, may advocate for additional positions supported by the Association of Metropolitan School Districts.

Learn more about education funding in Minnesota here and/or in this presentation: “Making Sense of Public Education Funding.”

Communicates our priorities to the governor and local, state, and federal legislators via email, phone, and in person.

• Warren Limmer, MN Senate 37

• Ann Johnson Stewart, MN Senate 45

• Andrew Myers, MN House 45A

• Kristin Robbins, MN House 37A

• Kelly Morrison - U.S. House 3

• Governor Tim Walz

• Amy Klobuchar – U.S. Senate

• Tina Smith – U.S. Senate

Collaborates with additional stakeholders such as individuals, community leaders, and other legislative action committees to further our priorities.

• Orono Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
• Orono Middle School Parent Association (OMSPA)
• Spartan Parent Association (SPA)
• Association of Metropolitan School Districts
• Hopkins Public Schools Legislative Action Coalition
• Robbinsdale Area Schools Legislative Action Coalition
• Wayzata Public Schools Legislative Action Committee