Edina Public Schools: July 19th, 2021 School Board Meeting

Monday, July 19, 2021

Votes (2)

Approve the agenda

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Not recorded · Seconded by Not recorded

Approve the consent agenda

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Not recorded · Seconded by Not recorded

We learn we know we're sort of being successful when our enrollments increased 43 over a couple of summers ago.
— Val Burke

Summer programmingDiscussing the growth of community education participation.

Is this the trend that's best for kids? How do we know where those union endorse school board members loyalties lie?
— Sarah Patzloff

School board electionsAddressing board election contentiousness and union endorsements.

The union is not here for the benefit of the kids they are here for the benefits of the teachers.
— Liz Ross

Union influenceCommenting on union influence in the district.

Dr. Stacy StanleySuperintendent

New superintendent introduced at her first public board meeting.

Natasha Monsis-DailyDirector of Media and Technology Services

Newly appointed director introduced at the meeting.

Val BurkeDirector of Community Education

Presented the summer programming review and student enrollment data.

Cheryl GunnisCoordinator of Community Involvement

Co-presented summer program highlights and student connection efforts.

Sarah PatzloffCommunity Member

Former board member expressing concerns about teacher union influence in elections.

Liz RossCommunity Member

Parent criticizing board communication and political involvement.

Assistant Superintendent SmazelAssistant Superintendent

Presented proposed school calendars for the 2022-24 cycle.

Edina School DistrictSouth View Middle SchoolColeman Field