School Board Meeting - December 11, 2017

Monday, December 11, 2017

Dina High School Girls Tennis Team Recognition

Girls Swim and Dive Team Recognition

Commendation of outgoing School Board members

Course offering changes

Final levy certification

Truth and taxation

Final budget presentation

Policy review

Approval of district calendar

Class size concerns at Highlands Elementary

Middle school gifted and enriched course offerings

District climate, diversity, and inclusion concerns

Votes (1)

Approval of November 9 and November 13 minutes

PassedVoice vote (Aye)

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (3)

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

Gabe Aderhold
School Climate and InclusionClosing statement regarding school climate and racial equity.

Class size is something that we can control. I'm asking that the board discuss how the continued growth... will be addressed.

Chelsea Innat
Class SizeRequesting a plan for class sizes at Highlands.

If everyone isn't here advocating and emailing and speaking to your school board members... then it just sounds like it's a small group of us.

Heather Teats
Enriched CoursesEncouraging parents to advocate for gifted programming.

People (9)

Troy SteinAssistant Principal and Director of Athletics and Activities

Recognizing fall sport teams.

David GoldsteinBoard Member

Served 4 years; held roles of assistant clerk and treasurer.

Lisa O'BrienBoard Member

Served 4 years; focused on teaching, learning, and policy.

Regina NevilleBoard Member

Served 8 years; served as board clerk.

Randy MeyerBoard Member

Served 16 years; former board chair.

Chelsea InnatParent

Highlands Elementary parent concerned about class sizes.

Sue BarakaParent/Educator

Advocating for smaller class sizes at Highlands Elementary.

Heather TeatsParent

Advocating for gifted and enriched programs.

Gabe AderholdCommunity Member

Addressing school climate, bullying, and racial inclusion.

Places Mentioned

Edina High SchoolHighlands ElementaryValley View Middle SchoolNormandale ElementaryCreek Valley ElementaryCornelia ElementaryConcord Elementary

Events & Meetings (3)

  • December 11, 2017 - Regular School Board Meeting
  • November 9, 2017 - Work Session
  • November 13, 2017 - Regular Session
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