Edina Public School Board Meeting February 11th, 2019
Monday, February 11, 2019
Approval of Minutes
Consent Agenda
Biology to Borneo Field Trip Proposal
Korea Field Trip Proposal
1920 Budget Proposal
Policy Review 613
Capital Requests
School Enrollment Data
Upcoming School Board Meetings
Areas of Interest (5)
- Board debates cutting administrative support for elective international student trips amid budget deficits.
- Parent and student outcry over potential elimination of the 'Biology to Borneo' and Korea exchange programs.
- Concerns over equity and access: Do high-cost field trips favor affluent students in the Edina school district?
- School Board struggles to reconcile high-quality global educational opportunities with strict fiscal constraints.
- The search for a new district policy regarding travel abroad, safety, and liability remains unfinished.
Votes (2)
Approval of January 28th special/closed, January 28th regular, and February 7th work session minutes
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approval of Consent Agenda
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (2)
I have to make sure that our resources are being put where they are most needed and that the costs of this trip are being supported by those students.
We don't look at music programs or athletic programs and say did anybody in the district spend time on this because if so you gotta tell you that.
People (4)
Daniel DoulosParentParent of a student who previously participated in the Borneo/Fiji science trip.
1 quote
Parent of a student who previously participated in the Borneo/Fiji science trip.
“My daughter's experience in Fiji and other opportunities that the high school helped her to stand out as a college applicant.”
Discussing the long-term academic value of field trips.
Dick HousemanParentAdvocates for the educational value and safety of the Borneo expedition.
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Advocates for the educational value and safety of the Borneo expedition.
“How many trips can you have that where you are involved in discovering a new species of a butterfly?”
Highlighting the unique learning opportunities of the program.
Mandy OsmondStudentSenior student advocating for global immersion opportunities.
1 quote
Senior student advocating for global immersion opportunities.
“It hurts my heart to feel that this opportunity might be stripped away and chance of future generations will not get this chance.”
Expressing concern over potential cancellation of travel programs.
Elena EliStudentSenior student supporting the district's history of forward-thinking and global education.
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Senior student supporting the district's history of forward-thinking and global education.
“This decision is about allowing your students to be limitless in a limitless world.”
Urging the board to approve the trip.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- February 11, 2019: Regular School Board Meeting
- January 28, 2019: Special and Closed Meeting
- January 28, 2019: Regular Meeting
- February 7, 2019: Work Session