Edina Public School Board Meeting January 13th, 2020
Monday, January 13, 2020
Multilingual Learner (ML) program overview and trends
English Learner (EL) programming compliance with ESSA
Strategic directions and planning
Enrollment report
Student travel discussion
Policy 601 discussion and action
2021 budget parameter approval
Early Childhood Center (ECC) renovation recommendation
Leadership updates and committee reports
Votes (1)
Approval of January 6th organizational meeting minutes
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (2)
If you're a level one or level two you lead you need at least two hours and sometimes three hours of day on instruction.
I talked to him like I think you guys should do something for ESL students because like I felt like some of them more like segregated honestly.
People (11)
Facilitated the meeting, led voting, and introduced speakers.
Reviewed the agenda for the board.
Presented the ML program overview and student success metrics.
Explained ML terminology, ESSA compliance, and legal obligations.
Discussed workload challenges, specifically the 40:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
Introduced student speakers from Edina High School.
Attended via teleconference.
Shared experience moving from Somalia/Kenya to Edina.
Shared experience moving from South Korea in 2015.
Shared experience moving from Nigeria and building self-esteem.
Shared feedback on historical school board advocacy regarding ESL segregation.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- January 13th, 2020 - School Board Meeting
- January 6th, 2020 - Organizational Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Policy update under discussion and action.