Edina Public School Board Meeting March 11th, 2019

Monday, March 11, 2019

Intermediate School District 287 presentation

Consent items

Board meeting dates discussion

Preliminary budget approval

Bond approval

Contract approvals

Enrollment background information

Staff recognition

Mosaic parent-student unity group recognition

Public input: Conquered Elementary principal turnover

Public input: KTL (Spanish immersion) transportation request

Public input: 8th grade math grading change controversies

Orchestra 2020 tour proposal

Votes (1)

Approval of the minutes from Feb 11 work session, Feb 11 regular meeting, and March 4 special/closed meeting

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (3)

In six years, conquered fourth graders have had four principles.

Yante Zable
School leadershipExpressing concern over leadership turnover at Conquered Elementary.

If you choose to opt out [of MCAs], you're accepting an F.

Heather Titz
Math gradingCriticizing the new 8th grade grading policy linkage to state tests.

My rerecks at at work are not looking for kids who studied Spanish in college. I'm looking for kids that studied Spanish since they were little kids.

Michael Duda
KTL ProgramSupporting the KTL immersion program for long-term career value.

People (6)

Yante ZableParent

Concerned about leadership turnover at Conquered Elementary.

Robin BishoffParent

Advocating for district-provided, reimbursed busing for the KTL Spanish program.

Heather TitzParent

Criticizing the new 8th grade math grading policy using MCA scores.

Nicholas GradetteOrchestra Director

Advocating for the 2020 orchestra tour.

Places Mentioned

Edina High SchoolConquered ElementaryCreek Valley ElementaryHighlands ElementaryCountryside ElementarySouth View Middle SchoolSt. Thomas (Caribbean)

Events & Meetings (4)

  • March 11, 2019 - Regular Meeting
  • February 11, 2019 - Work Session
  • February 11, 2019 - Regular Meeting
  • March 4, 2019 - Special and Closed Meeting
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Edina Public School Board Meeting March 11th, 2019 - Edina Recorder