Edina Public Schools — Transcript
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Staff and Professional Association Recognition
Personnel Recommendations and Virtual Programming Tuition Agreement
Review of South Korea Student Exchange Program
District Policy Review Cycle
Staff Compensation and Financial Impact
Facilities and Building Additions Projects
Approval of Certificates of Participation
Approval of Board and Discussion of Superintendent Goals
Superintendent's Update on Community Incident
Votes (6)
Personnel Recommendations and Tuition Agreement for Comprehensive Virtual Programming
Dissent: None recorded
Moved by Unknown [Timestamp] · Seconded by Unknown [Timestamp]
These items were pulled from the consent agenda for separate consideration. The discussion specifically addressed the viability of the virtual program for middle school students and its funding mechanisms.
Review of South Korea Student Exchange Program
Dissent: None recorded
Moved by No formal motion recorded · Seconded by No formal second recorded
Assistant Principal Jen Carter presented on the program's history, its interruption, and the current recommendation to either sunset or re-evaluate it. Board members questioned the procedural status of the program and how previous approvals aligned with current considerations.
District Policy Review Cycle (Policies 101, 102, 104, 113)
Dissent: None recorded
Moved by No formal motion recorded for immediate action · Seconded by No formal second recorded for immediate action
The board reviewed four policies as part of its regular four-year review cycle, focusing on clarity, alignment with district practice, and equity. Policy 113, 'Equal Educational Opportunity', included substantial changes, while others were more minor. All reviewed policies are scheduled for formal action at the next month's meeting.
Elementary Additions and Facilities: Concord and Countryside Building Additions
Dissent: None recorded
Moved by Unknown [Timestamp] · Seconded by Unknown [Timestamp]
The board discussed construction bids related to proposed elementary additions at the Concord and Countryside school facilities.
Approval of Certificates of Participation
Dissent: None recorded
Moved by Unknown [Timestamp] · Seconded by Unknown [Timestamp]
Following a prior presentation, the board discussed the issuance of certificates of participation, confirming the intent to proceed with the amount set at $17.5 million.
Approval of 2023 Board Goals
Dissent: None recorded
Moved by Unknown [Timestamp] · Seconded by Unknown [Timestamp]
The board proceeded with a direct vote on its proposed goals for the calendar year 2023.
Notable Quotes (5)
enough viability for the Middle School virtual program works we will be funding
promise to be able to give the students a chance to meet in person so our recommendations recently and sunset it
I feel like we're back for Action does that mess up the timer
I'm grateful to the change for the changes
the intensity issue certificates of participation is approved
Ordinances & Resolutions (9)
Official recommendations concerning district staff that were presented and approved by the board.
An agreement approved by the board to fund a comprehensive virtual program, specifically for middle school students.
A district policy reviewed as part of the four-year cycle, noted to have straightforward changes.
A district policy reviewed as part of the four-year cycle, noted to have no changes.
A district policy reviewed as part of the four-year cycle, identified as having more substantial proposed changes.
A district policy reviewed as part of the four-year cycle, noted to have no changes.
Financial instruments approved by the board for issuance, set at $17.5 million, to support district funding.
Strategic goals established by the board for the calendar year 2023, which were approved by vote.
Strategic goals set for the Superintendent for the calendar year 2023, which were discussed and noted as corrected and merged.