We have a lot of home activities coming up, and we have provided some extended voting hours for these events!
To make voting easier for our community, we’re offering extended early voting hours at the District Office:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Monday, January 19: Open late until 7:30 PM
Saturday, January 24: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tuesday, January 27: Open late until 7:30 PM
Stop by when it works best for you—we look forward to seeing you!
https://www.osakis.k12.mn.us/o/isd-213/page/referendum
📍 Make a plan to vote on or before February 10, 2026!
Removed dedicated auditorium. Instead, the plan includes a flexible performance space that can support fine arts programming, physical education (P.E.), and community events.
Removed a competition gym with a walking track. The performance space will also serve as the P.E. gym.
Removed music/band room addition.
Secured entry improvements: The addition will now incorporate the elementary office to strengthen safety and streamline main office access. This will also allow the elementary office to be repurposed for special education needs.
Preserved more green space.
Learn more- https://www.osakis.k12.mn.us/o/isd-213/page/referendum
📍 Vote on or before February 10, 2026
Early voting will be available during tomorrow's home boys elementary basketball tournament from 10:00 am to Noon in the District Office.
Here's an overview video on the new plan, reduced cost, and project needs addressed by the February 10, 2026, Building Bond Referendum.
Click here to watch.
Osakis Building Bond Referendum 2026
As questions come in, we've created a helpful FAQ document to share! It is located on our referendum website—check it out to learn more about the proposed facilities referendum.
https://www.osakis.k12.mn.us/o/isd-213/page/referendum
📍 Make a plan to vote on or before February 10, 2026!
5:00 P.M. CTE Showcase/Tours
6:00 P.M. -Speaker Luke Greiner, Economist from MN DEED
7:00 P.M. Q & A on Referendum Project
5:00 P.M. CTE Showcase/Tours
6:00 P.M. -Speaker Luke Greiner, Economist from MN DEED
7:00 P.M. Q & A on Referendum Project
Osakis Building Bond Referendum 2026
Have questions about the 2026 Bond Referendum? Join us on January 5th to learn more! Free food will also be provided!
5:00 P.M. CTE Showcase/Tours
6:00 P.M. -Speaker Luke Greiner, Economist from MN DEED
7:00 P.M. Q & A on Referendum Project
Learn more- https://www.osakis.k12.mn.us/o/isd-213/page/referendum
📍 Vote on or before February 10, 2026
After the April 2025 referendum was not approved, the school board surveyed the community to determine the top priorities for the future of our district facilities.
The proposed plan supports expanded educational programming by adding and updating spaces that enhance hands-on learning and align with regional workforce needs.
Career & Technical Education (CTE/Shop): Expanded, updated spaces will support industry-standard equipment and strengthen pathways in skills, trades, work-based learning and technical careers such as construction, agricultural, engineering, robotics, and automation to name a few.
New Performance Space: A multipurpose theater/gym with stage and seating for up to 700 will support fine arts, physical education, and school/community events.
Special Education: Remodeling the former elementary office creates instructional space tailored to departmental needs and the specialized equipment used by students.
Physical Education (PE): Lower-level fitness space for PE programming that will improve accessibility for student use.
The plan enhances safety and traffic flow with added parking and a new secure South entrance created by relocating the elementary office. Redesigned drop-off lanes and improved circulation will better separate vehicles, buses, pedestrians, and playground areas, reducing congestion and eliminating unmonitored entrances.
We’re excited about the future and grateful to move forward. Learn more- https://www.osakis.k12.mn.us/o/isd-213/page/referendum
📍 Vote on or before February 10, 2026
Head to the School District Office to cast your vote.
Please make a plan and check our website for hours—including both extended and limited times!
Learn more- https://www.osakis.k12.mn.us/o/isd-213/page/referendum
Osakis Building Bond Referendum 2026
In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing details about the 2026 Building Bond Referendum, and we have built a webpage to be your one-stop resource for everything you need to know — including project details, tax impact, FAQs, and more. It's all there to help you stay informed.
Learn more- www.osakis.k12.mn.us/referendum
Reminder to vote on or before February 10th. Early voting starts December 26 at the District Office.
Since last spring’s unsuccessful referendum, we’ve worked closely with our community to streamline the facilities plan. The new proposal is 40% smaller and far more affordable, with a 75% lower tax impact for the median taxpayer.
The $19.9 million February 10, 2026, Building Bond Referendum addresses our district’s most pressing educational, safety, and facility needs.
Follow along with us as the district will be sharing more information in the coming weeks.
Learn more- www.osakis.k12.mn.us/referendum
Big things for our CTE Department in Nashville this week! Our teachers, Savanah Walsh, Hailey Jensen, Bobbi Jo Haakinson, and Christa Shutter, are soaking up the Association for Career and Technical Educators (ACTE) and the National Association for Agriculture Educators (NAAE) Conventions. Our teachers have been busy building connections with educators around the country and advancing their skills to take home to their students.
Hailey Jensen also earned the Teacher Turn the Key award and has been participating in that program all week with Agriculture Educators from around the country. Proud of the work happening in CTE and excited to bring the inspiration home to Osakis Public School!
