Edina Public Schools: January 10th, 2022 School Board Meeting
Monday, January 10, 2022
Vaccination and testing action items
2022 legislative platform and bylaws
Removal of January 18th work session from calendar
Southview Middle School unit guides showcase
Covid-19 update and variant surge operational plan
Budget update
Superintendent and committee updates
Areas of Interest (4)
- District faces severe operational strain with 38% increase in staff absences, threatening in-person instruction.
- Contingency plan proposes 5-day pivots to distance learning triggered by 20% staffing shortages at secondary levels.
- Southview Middle School's implementation of 'unit guides' serves as a new district model for student independence.
- Bus driver shortages threaten transportation, with families warned they may need to provide their own transport.
Votes (2)
Approve the meeting agenda with additions
Moved by Lenny · Seconded by Julie
Approve the consent agenda
Moved by Wallin · Seconded by Karen
Notable Quotes (2)
Unit guides help assessments be clearly laid out for learners unit guides help kids see what pacing they need to do.
Our goal is to keep our buildings open and keep our students in school.
People (4)
Dr. StanleySuperintendentOversees the board meeting and provides updates on district operations and Covid-19 strategy.
Oversees the board meeting and provides updates on district operations and Covid-19 strategy.
Tim AndersonPrincipalSouthview Middle School principal presenting on instructional unit guides.
1 quote
Southview Middle School principal presenting on instructional unit guides.
“Unit guides help assessments be clearly laid out for learners... pacing they need... and helps learners track and reflect.”
Explaining the pedagogical reasoning behind unit guides.
SmazelAssistant SuperintendentDetails operational impacts of staff absences and the district's pivot-to-distance learning contingency plans.
Details operational impacts of staff absences and the district's pivot-to-distance learning contingency plans.
JurgensenDirectorCollaborator with the superintendent on district pandemic operational responses.
Collaborator with the superintendent on district pandemic operational responses.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- January 10th - Board Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Resolution for vaccination and testing requirements