School Board Work Session Nov. 12, 2024 Audio Only
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Attendance boundary update
World's Best Workforce and Achievement & Integration Report
Strategic improvement actions for student data
Structured literacy implementation
Equity transformation cycles
Graduation rate analysis
Areas of Interest (4)
- District 279 prepares to shift attendance boundaries for 2026, launching a major community feedback process.
- School board grapples with declining literacy proficiency as new state laws replace World's Best Workforce mandates.
- Equity officials push new 'Street Data' strategy to close persistent academic achievement gaps.
- Controversy surrounding open enrollment and boundary adjustments emerges in community thought-exchange results.
Notable Quotes (2)
We basically draw a concentric circle from the school out 8/10 of a mile for walk for elementary and one mile for middle school and high school and if you're inside that you're ineligible for transportation.
Attendance boundariesClarifying transportation service areas
Street data is really getting into the understanding of what it is our students are facing and how are we listening to those voices as we try to change the outcomes that we're seeing within our system.
Educational EquityExplaining equity-focused data collection
People (6)
Ms. JonesSchool Board ChairPresiding over the board work session
Presiding over the board work session
Kim H.SuperintendentLeading district updates and presentation introductions
Leading district updates and presentation introductions
John MoradExecutive Director of Finance and OperationsDiscussed attendance boundary process and logistics
Discussed attendance boundary process and logistics
Dr. KDirector of Learning AchievementPresented data on academic achievement and literacy goals
Presented data on academic achievement and literacy goals
Michael WalkerDirector of Educational EquityDiscussed achievement and integration strategic plans and equity metrics
Discussed achievement and integration strategic plans and equity metrics
PrinceSchool Board MemberPresiding officer and board member
Presiding officer and board member
Places Mentioned
Forum Room, Educational Service Center, 11200 93rd Avenue North, Maple Grove
Events & Meetings (3)
- November 12th, 2024 - Work Session
- January 15th, 2025 - Attendance Boundary Community Feedback Session
- January 23rd, 2025 - Attendance Boundary Community Feedback Session