Edina School Board Meeting August 13th, 2018

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Approval of July 16, 2018 minutes

Staff Recognition: Steve Buettner

Consent Agenda

Policy 538: Student Field Trips and Travel

Policy 634: District Electronic Technology Usage

Financial support and fundraising for student travel

Competitive bidding practices for contracted services

Votes (2)

Approval of July 16 work session and regular meeting minutes

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Approval of the consent agenda

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Notable Quotes (3)

We are updating policy 538 student travel this field trips and travel to make sure that even those such groups are obligated to follow or district policies.

Amir Garb
Policy 538Explaining why independent clubs using the district's name must adhere to official policies.

There are some unique travel experiences that the requirements are such that there is no other company that would bid on the experience.

Susan
Competitive BiddingExplaining why some specialized travel, like band trips, does not always use multiple bids.

I don't think we ever want our students that make that I think that's that's right this is a paragraph we inserted after getting a draft of it from legal counsel.

Lenny
Inclusive TravelCritiquing the language regarding 'undue burden' for inclusive travel.

People (5)

JohnUnspecified

Reviews agenda, manages meeting order.

Steve BuettnerDistrict Employee

Recognized for providing technical feasibility data and being an excellent partner to volunteers.

Places Mentioned

Washington D.C.ScotlandChinaFrance

Events & Meetings (2)

  • August 13, 2018 - Regular School Board Meeting
  • July 16, 2018 - Work Session and Regular Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Policy 538

Covers student field trips, travel requirements, vetting processes, and international homestay protocols.

Policy 634

Governs the district's right to monitor electronic technology usage on district networks.

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Edina School Board Meeting August 13th, 2018 - Edina Recorder