Edina Public Schools: July 19th, 2021 School Board Meeting
Monday, July 19, 2021
Introduction of new superintendent and staff
Approval of agenda
Summer programming review
Consent agenda
Public comments
Discussion of 2022-23 and 2023-24 school calendars
Long-term facilities maintenance
Areas of Interest (5)
- Growing influence of teacher unions in local school board elections questioned by community members.
- Concerns raised regarding school board communication transparency and 'byzantine' rules.
- Summer programs see 43 percent enrollment increase despite the Covid-19 transition.
- Strategic planning for $8 million in annual facility construction through the next 8 years.
- Public debate over political polarization within Edina Public Schools leadership.
Votes (2)
Approve the agenda
Moved by Not recorded · Seconded by Not recorded
Approve the consent agenda
Moved by Not recorded · Seconded by Not recorded
Notable Quotes (3)
We learn we know we're sort of being successful when our enrollments increased 43 over a couple of summers ago.
Is this the trend that's best for kids? How do we know where those union endorse school board members loyalties lie?
The union is not here for the benefit of the kids they are here for the benefits of the teachers.
People (7)
Dr. Stacy StanleySuperintendentNew superintendent introduced at her first public board meeting.
New superintendent introduced at her first public board meeting.
Natasha Monsis-DailyDirector of Media and Technology ServicesNewly appointed director introduced at the meeting.
Newly appointed director introduced at the meeting.
Val BurkeDirector of Community EducationPresented the summer programming review and student enrollment data.
Presented the summer programming review and student enrollment data.
Cheryl GunnisCoordinator of Community InvolvementCo-presented summer program highlights and student connection efforts.
Co-presented summer program highlights and student connection efforts.
Sarah PatzloffCommunity MemberFormer board member expressing concerns about teacher union influence in elections.
Former board member expressing concerns about teacher union influence in elections.
Liz RossCommunity MemberParent criticizing board communication and political involvement.
Parent criticizing board communication and political involvement.
Assistant Superintendent SmazelAssistant SuperintendentPresented proposed school calendars for the 2022-24 cycle.
Presented proposed school calendars for the 2022-24 cycle.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- July 19th: Board Meeting