Edina Public School Board Meeting September 16th, 2019

Monday, September 16, 2019

Technology Update

Policy 606 Discussion

Finance: General Obligation Bonds

Long-Term Facilities Maintenance

Levy Certification

Proposed Strategic Plan Draft

Edina Education Fund Update

Superintendent Evaluation and Performance

Board Committee Appointments

Votes (4)

Change the agenda order to move presentations and leadership update

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Chair · Seconded by Not specified

Approve minutes of Aug 12, Aug 13, Aug 26, and Sept 9

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Chair · Seconded by Not specified

Approve the consent agenda

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Member · Seconded by Member

Approve board committee appointments as amended

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Chair · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (3)

There's no written plan, no documentation, no official goals just a wish.
— Sarah Hamada

Special Education/Dyslexia SupportRegarding the district's approach to dyslexia and reading support.

None of you are experts in curriculum, none of you are experts in educating gifted and talented or advanced learners.
— Eleni Clara

Governance/Curriculum PolicyChallenging board members' qualifications to dictate classroom policy.

Budgeting 101, strategic planning and budgeting you look at the total picture when you make these kinds of decisions.
— Tracy Mercado

Budgeting/Strategic PlanningWarning about the unintended consequences of mandating new course sections.

People (6)

Superintendent SchultzSuperintendent

Presented the agenda, received performance review, and leads district strategy.

Heather KeatsParent

Raised concerns regarding AP English test performance data and student preparation trends.

Sarah HamadaParent/Alumnus

Criticized the lack of a formal dyslexia program and argued against pitting student groups against each other.

Eleni ClaraParent

Challenged the strategic plan's focus on 'advanced learners' and warned against policy creation in silos.

Tracy MercadoParent

Voiced concerns over the procedural formation of Policy 601 and lack of teacher input.

SteveIT Staff

Led the technology update, emphasizing intentional use of tech as a lever for learning.

Places Mentioned

Edina High SchoolSouth ViewTulane UniversityMoorheadMississippi

Events & Meetings (6)

September 16th Regular Meeting
August 12th Work Session
August 12th Regular Meeting
August 13th Work Session
August 26th Special/Closed Meeting
September 9th Special Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Policy 606

Policy concerning instructional practices and honors course offerings in secondary schools.

Policy 601

Policy regarding secondary school curriculum and course structure mandating honors/regular courses.

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