Edina Public School Board Meeting August 12th, 2019

Monday, August 12, 2019

Recognition of the boys golf team

Consent agenda

Contract with Frazier Mental Health

Calendar parameters for 2020-2021 and 2021-2022

Board committees and assignments

Election items

City of Edina agreement

Policy updates

Areas of Interest (4)

Controversy over lack of academic achievement data in school district curriculum evaluations.
Expansion of mental health services in Edina schools via partnership with Frazier.
Debate over starting school before Labor Day to accommodate construction schedules vs. educational impact.
Parental request for a 'rolling' two-year school calendar to allow for long-term planning.

Votes (3)

Approval of minutes from July 15 and July 25 sessions

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of consent agenda

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of Frazier contract

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

In an hour and 45 minutes we never talked about achievement on this test once.
— Heather Teats

Academic Achievement DataDuring public comment regarding pre-AP 10 evaluation.

This is a partnership we're doing this at its low to no cost to the school district and so it's it's one of our more effective services.
— John Schultz

Budget/Mental HealthCommenting on the Frazier mental health contract funding sources.

People (3)

John SchultzSuperintendent of Schools

Overseeing meeting proceedings and calendar discussion.

1 quote

“The Mental Health Services world is really difficult to access for parents during the course of a school year.”

Explaining the benefit of providing mental health services during the school day.

Heather TeatsCommunity Member

Advocating for data-driven evaluation of educational programs.

1 quote

“It is the responsibility of the school district for academic achievement... I would like to put forward that we use data.”

Critiquing the lack of achievement data provided regarding pre-AP 10 curriculum.

Phil HebnerHead Coach

Discussing the success of the Edina boys golf team.

Places Mentioned

Edina High SchoolWindsong FarmEdina Country ClubInterlachenMauna LaniTorrey Pines South CourseBraemar

Events & Meetings (4)

August 12, 2019: Regular School Board Meeting
July 15, 2019: Work Session
July 15, 2019: Regular Session
July 25, 2019: Work Session

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