Edina Public School Board Meeting November 18th, 2019 Part 2

Monday, November 18, 2019

Presentation on impact of proposed policy 601

Needs of advanced learners at elementary, middle, and high school levels

Curriculum development costing models and timeline

Teacher certification and staffing requirements for gifted education

Budget considerations for curriculum design and materials

Assessment strategies and internal measures of student growth

Talent development framework pathways

Impact of state curricular review cycle changes

Notable Quotes (2)

If we were to pause what would that mean... Prior to your final discussion and decision about this.

Randi Smuzzle
BudgetDiscussing trade-offs in redirecting budget resources to policy 601.

I'm still unclear if we if elementary teachers working in advanced academics will need gifted licensure.

Chris Holden
Teacher CertificationRaising concerns about staffing requirements under the proposed policy.

People (6)

Randi SmuzzleDirector of Teaching and Learning

Leading the presentation on policy 601 impacts and curriculum cycles.

Katie MahoneyPrincipal

Principal at Highlands Elementary; part of the elementary school panel.

Andy BeatonPrincipal

Principal at the high school.

Chris HoldenPrincipal

Principal at Normandale; spoke on elementary advanced learning.

Tim AndersonUnspecified

Charged with reviewing middle school program design for policy 601.

SchultzSuperintendent

Addressed regarding meeting length and policy impact.

Places Mentioned

Highlands ElementaryNormandaleCountryside Elementary

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Meeting conducted after 10:00 p.m.

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Policy 601

Proposed policy regarding advanced learner programming and curriculum requirements.

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Edina Public School Board Meeting November 18th, 2019 Part 2 - Edina Recorder