Consent Agenda Approval

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The Consent Agenda included standard business items such as personnel recommendations (terminations, non-renewals), approval of expenditures payable, various lease agreements tied to the Edina Community Center, a request to establish the Edina wrestling program as a standalone program (previously a co-op with Richfield), approval of Google Summit sponsors, and a list of commendations and community gifts.

EME Agreement Approval

Moved by Unknown [2:04:30] · Seconded by Unknown [2:04:31]

The board considered approving a two-year contract agreement with the Edina Middle School Education (EME) group. The key highlight was the transition to a new salary schedule starting in 2016, with an option for teachers to remain on the current schedule for the next two years. The overall package cost was reported at 6.4% over two years, totaling $4.6 million, including increases in base salary, health insurance, Social Security, FICA, step movement, and lane changes. Appreciation was extended to both negotiating teams for their work on this challenging transition.

E-Learning Squared Expansion Approval

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The discussion focused on the benefits and implementation of expanding the e-learning squared program, emphasizing its role in leveraging digital content, providing professional development for teachers, and ensuring all students have access to a digital device for learning. The expansion includes making devices available in 5th-grade classrooms, with the expectation that they primarily stay in the classroom. Concerns regarding system capacity, bandwidth, and additional access points were addressed, along with plans to develop media specialists into digital learning specialists to support teachers. The funding for this initiative is planned to come from the technology fund.