Edina Public School Board Meeting April 15th, 2019

Monday, April 15, 2019

Community Education program presentation

Science and Engineering curriculum study

Long-term facilities maintenance

Edina Community Center renovations

Normandale Elementary and Creek Valley playground updates

Policy discussions

Approval of meeting minutes

Votes (1)

Approve minutes from March 11th work session, March 11th regular meeting, and April 9th work session

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Notable Quotes (3)

A conflict of interest arises when school board members who the teachers union helps elect vote for salary increases greater than revenue increases.

Wayne Winger
Conflicts of InterestPublic comment on board ethics and union influence.

I would argue that by limiting our high achievers to grade standard material their growth is being suppressed.

Siobhan White
Personalized LearningPublic comment regarding personalized learning model.

One of these things is not like the other... in this instance it's Edina. All of the other school districts offer a pay for service model.

Matt Schier
Transportation PolicyPublic comment comparing transportation policies with neighboring districts.

People (7)

Claire Anderson-MikelaNinth Grade Student

Achieved a perfect score on AP US Government and Politics exam as a freshman.

Troy SteenAssistant Principal / Director of Athletics

Presented high school athletic teams to the board.

Wayne WingerCommunity Member

Raised concerns regarding conflicts of interest between the Teachers Union and School Board elections.

Michael BergmanParent

Advocated for better identification and support for students with learning disabilities like dyslexia and dysgraphia.

Matt StumpfResident

Requested review of transportation policy regarding distance eligibility for elementary students.

Matt SchierResident

Creek Valley parent challenging busing radius calculations and student safety on walking routes.

Siobhan WhiteParent

Criticized the district's 'personalized learning' model for limiting high-achievers and struggling students.

Places Mentioned

Edina Community CenterNormandale ElementaryCreek Valley ElementaryHighlands ElementarySouth View Middle SchoolIndian Hills PassGleason RoadWest 70th Street

Events & Meetings (4)

  • April 15, 2019 Regular School Board Meeting
  • March 11, 2019 Work Session
  • March 11, 2019 Regular Meeting
  • April 9, 2019 Work Session
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