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

PassedUnanimous

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.

Lily Rodriguez
ESSA ComplianceExplaining instruction time requirements to ensure program compliance.

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.

Kanita Kane
Student SegregationRecounting a previous interaction with board members about inclusivity.

People (11)

Alan BergChair

Facilitated the meeting, led voting, and introduced speakers.

SchultzSuperintendent

Reviewed the agenda for the board.

Carrie Ison BarthESL Teacher

Discussed workload challenges, specifically the 40:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

Natalia BucknerESL Teacher

Introduced student speakers from Edina High School.

FoxBoard Member

Attended via teleconference.

PasqualeStudent

Shared experience moving from Somalia/Kenya to Edina.

Junsu ChangStudent

Shared experience moving from South Korea in 2015.

Esther AffionStudent

Shared experience moving from Nigeria and building self-esteem.

Kanita KaneFormer Student

Shared feedback on historical school board advocacy regarding ESL segregation.

Places Mentioned

Edina Public SchoolsCreek Valley ElementaryEdina High SchoolHamlin UniversityUniversity of Wisconsin River Falls

Events & Meetings (2)

  • January 13th, 2020 - School Board Meeting
  • January 6th, 2020 - Organizational Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Policy 601

Policy update under discussion and action.

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Edina Public School Board Meeting January 13th, 2020 - Edina Recorder