Edina Public Schools LAC Meeting with Legislators
Sunday, January 23, 2022
Legislative platform 2022
Covid-19 mitigation and school operations
Stabilizing education funding
English Learner (EL) funding and cross-subsidies
Special education funding and cross-subsidies
ADSIS program funding and access
Intermediate school district student status
Safe schools levy and mental health support
Long-term facilities revenue and security
Teacher workforce diversity and retention
Grow Your Own programs
Teacher licensure pathways
Notable Quotes (2)
If a student who is a student of color has a teacher of color by the time they're in third grade it increases their potential for graduation.
Teacher WorkforceDiscussing the need for teacher diversity.
We're asking for a consideration of actually new dollars being put on the el formula to be able to address these concerns.
English Learner FundingAdvocating for EL funding increases.
People (7)
Julie GreenEdina School Board
Moderated the meeting and introduced legislative priorities.
Dan AironEdina School Board
Participated in LAC relaunch and emphasized impact on students.
Stacy StanleySuperintendent of Edina Public Schools
Provided state of the district and supported funding requests.
Jeff JorgensenDirector of Student Support Services
Expert on special education, EL funding, and mental health support.
Melissa Lopez FranzenState Senator
Resident of Edina; served since 2012.
Heather EdelsonState Representative
Served on education finance and education policy committees.
Steve ElkinsState Representative
Represents parts of Bloomington, Edina, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie.
Places Mentioned
Edina Public SchoolsMinnesota State CapitolDistrict 287 (Intermediate School District)Hennepin County Technical College
Events & Meetings (1)
- 2022 Edina School Board Legislative Platform Meeting