Update: March 30, 2026 - The Osakis School Board has selected Louisa Glenetske as the district’s next superintendent. Mrs. Glenetske currently serves as the superintendent at Brandon-Evansville School District.
“Mrs. Glenetske has the experience and expertise in the areas our district was specifically looking for. We were clear on our leadership profile of finding a superintendent who exemplifies effective leadership, strong communication skills, demonstrates a collaborative approach, possesses applicable curriculum and instruction experience, and is a strong financial leader. Our board believes we have found that person in Louisa Glenetske” said Board Chair Michael Collins.
Glenetske was selected from a pool of 5 finalists based on criteria established by the school board, as well as input provided by the Osakis Public Schools staff. She will begin her role in the district July 1, 2026
Here is some information Mrs. Glenetske provided for us to share:
I am a 2000 graduate of Osakis High School and began my career in education at Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa (BBE). After returning to the Osakis area with my husband, I accepted a position at Brandon Public School, where I taught high school mathematics. I continued in that role for 14 years through the transition to the consolidated Brandon-Evansville District before moving into district leadership. For the past four years, I have served as superintendent and Evansville Elementary principal, where my responsibilities included leading two building addition projects that began during my first year in the role. After 18 years in the Brandon-Evansville community, I look forward to being fully engaged in my home community.
Having grown up in Osakis, it is especially meaningful to now live, work, and be active in the same community where my children attend school. I have five children, one who has graduated from Osakis High School and others who are at various stages in their education, which makes this opportunity even more personal and rewarding.
Osakis is known for its strong sense of pride among students, staff, and community, and I am honored to be part of that tradition, not only as a parent, but as a leader committed to continuing the Osakis legacy and supporting opportunities for all students to succeed.
On March 27, 2026, the School Board selected the finalist candidates to be interviewed on March 30, 2026 at 5:30pm in the District Office Board Room. These interviews were open to the public. Please see the press release below:
On March 24, 2026, The School Board selected the semifinalist candidates to be interviewed . Please see the press release below for details:
2/18/26 - Superintendent Dahlheimer notified of non-renewal of his contract expiring on 6/30/26
2/25/26 - Board met with Superintendent Search Firm, BetterU Solutions to outline hiring process for next superintendent at 5:30pm in the District Office
2/28/26 - Applications Open
3/21/26 - Application Deadline
3/24/26 - 5:30pm - Board screens the applications
3/27/26 - 9:00am - First round interviews
3/30/26 - 5:30pm - Second round interviews
4/3/26 - 8:00am - Board meeting to approve the contract