Edina Public Schools: December 14th, 2020 School Board Meeting

Monday, December 14, 2020

Excellence in Action: Staff recognitions

World's Best Workforce public hearing

Truth and Taxation public hearing

Community input

Consent agenda: Minutes and fees approval

New course proposals

Policy reviews 406, 423, and 424

Technology Levy referendum vote date (May 11th)

Final tax levy approval

Guiding principles for Equity plan

EAC agreement

Community Ed salaried employees guidebook

Superintendent advisory council's guidebook

Secondary grading update

Covid testing committee update

Areas of Interest (5)

Edina School Board navigates remote meeting technology and pandemic-impacted operational reports.
Major educator recognition: 8 of 13 state national board certified teachers are from Edina.
Controversy-free renaming of Valley View Middle School gym to honor retiring equity director.
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on state-mandated academic testing and 'World's Best Workforce' goal achievement.
School board prepares for May 11 Technology Levy referendum vote.

Votes (1)

Approve agenda with secondary grading and covid testing committee updates

PassedMajority

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Notable Quotes (2)

I ask that we formally name the South gym at Valleyview Middle School the Mary manderfeld gym.
— Steve Collison

Renaming school facilityFormal proposal during the meeting.

I have been so blessed to live and work in a community that values education like the community of Dina does.
— Mary manderfeld

Career reflectionResponse to gym naming honor.

People (6)

AllenburgBoard Chair

Conducting the board meeting and presiding over agenda votes.

JohnStaff

Reviewing the board meeting agenda and identifying additions.

SchultzSuperintendent

Leading recognitions and facilitating public hearings.

Steve CollisonSocial Studies Teacher

Proposed naming the Valley View Middle School gym after Mary manderfeld.

1 quote

“Why a Jim at valy View Middle School because that's where she began her 10 yarda as a physical education teacher.”

Explaining the rationale for honoring Mary manderfeld.

Mary manderfeldDirector of Equity and Enrollment

Recognized for 33 years of service to Edina Public Schools.

1 quote

“I feel like I am standing on the shoulders of so many people who have and continue to serve as a mentor and role model to me.”

Reflecting on her career upon receiving recognition.

Donna RoperDirector of Research and Evaluation

Presenting the World's Best Workforce summary report.

Places Mentioned

Countryside ElementaryHighlands ElementaryValley View Middle SchoolEdina High School

Events & Meetings (3)

December 15th Board Meeting
May 11th - Proposed Technology Levy referendum date
January 6 - Faculty basketball game

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

406, 423, 424

Policy review and approval

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