Edina Public Schools: January 11th, 2021 School Board Meeting

Monday, January 11, 2021

Areas of Interest (5)

Edina Public Schools faces intense community pressure to accelerate the transition from distance learning to in-person instruction.
Parent groups, specifically 'Edina Parents for Progress', are lobbying for full-time in-person learning for all grades.
Concerns regarding the mental health impact of isolation and the achievement gap are driving calls for reopening schools.
The school board is balancing health department guidelines against demands from parents for a faster return to classroom settings.
Debate continues over whether academic return-to-school plans are being driven by data or by fear and indecision.

Approval of the agenda

ApprovedUnanimous

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I do a lot more tech support than I anticipated but I'm still getting to do connecting kids with books as well.
— Christa Winkl

Role of media specialistsDuring media specialist presentation

John TaupeBusiness Director

Moderated the public comment segment and read submitted emails.

Christa WinklMedia Specialist

Media specialist from Creek Valley Elementary.

1 quote

“I do a lot more tech support than I anticipated but I'm still getting to do connecting kids with books as well.”

Reflecting on the change in duties during the pandemic.

Sharon GoneMedia Specialist

Media specialist from Cornelia Elementary.

Erica AllenbergBoard Chair

Presided over the school board meeting.

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