Edina Public Schools: Parent Leadership Council School Board Candidate Forum
Monday, October 10, 2022
Candidate qualifications and experience
Collaboration and leadership style
Defining and delivering educational excellence
Consistency of school and program identity
Equity in education and strategic planning
School culture, climate, and student belonging
Engagement with multilingual communities and families of color
Current successes and opportunities for growth
Budget priorities and potential cuts
Areas of Interest (4)
- Special election to fill a one-year vacant seat on the Edina School Board.
- Candidates clash on communication and the need for new perspectives versus institutional experience.
- Equity and inclusivity (one town one family) are central, contested themes for district culture.
- Candidates debate the role of politics in classroom instruction and district policy.
Notable Quotes (2)
I've seen best practice I've seen what is being successful and what is not across the country and I can bring that wide perspective to Edina Public Schools.
I know how School boards work it's at least a year to learn how it works so that learning curve wouldn't be necessary within this particular one-year term.
People (3)
Karen TreeweilerModeratorMember of the Edina PLC and moderator for the forum.
Member of the Edina PLC and moderator for the forum.
Regina NevilleSchool Board CandidateFormer school board member (8 years) and district 287 service (9.5 years).
1 quote
Former school board member (8 years) and district 287 service (9.5 years).
“The advantage of a school board is that there are different points of view and that all informs the decision-making process.”
Regarding her approach to collaborating with the board.
Christina JordanSchool Board CandidateLifelong educator and 25-year resident with 33 years in education.
1 quote
Lifelong educator and 25-year resident with 33 years in education.
“Equity means removing barriers for our students and our Educators in their environment.”
Regarding her view on equity in education.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- 2022-11-08: Edina School Board Special Election
- Edina Community Center, Boardroom 349: Candidate Forum