Edina Public School Board Meeting October 14th, 2019

Monday, October 14, 2019

Approval of minutes from September 16th work session and regular meeting

Recognition of Mr. Chris Holden from Normandale Elementary

Public hearings/comments from the audience

Personnel matters

Budget transfers

Certification approvals

Policy updates for 607 and 608

Discussion of revised language for policy 601

General obligation school building refunding bonds parameters

Policy update for 606

Staff recognition and upcoming school board news

Votes (1)

Approve the minutes from the September 16th work session and regular meeting

Carried

Notable Quotes (3)

As a former member of this school board I'm horrified that this policy has apparently been created without any input from administration and teachers.
— Lonnie Scribner

Policy 601Speaking on policy 601.

My son can't communicate now because we don't have a specialist and the teachers are trying to get creative they're looking online at YouTube videos and buying buying devices themselves out of their own pockets.
— Sue Sullivan

Special Education BudgetDiscussing special education funding.

I don't believe [student engagement] can or should be the primary driver for and/or evaluation metric of personalized learning.
— Heather Teats

Personalized LearningDiscussing program evaluation.

People (10)

Chris HoldenStaff Member

Honored for his work at Normandale Elementary and connections with France.

Lonnie ScribnerRetired Teacher/Former School Board Member

Spoke against proposed changes to policy 601, citing lack of vetting and potential negative impact on students.

Gemma ToberStudent

Shared personal struggle with dyslexia and lack of support at Concord Elementary.

Josey ToberParent

Presented facts about dyslexia during Dyslexia Awareness Month.

Heather TeatsParent

Advocated for better data tracking and evaluation of personalized learning pilots.

Chris MoeParent

Supported policy 601 and increased curriculum choice.

Sue SullivanParent/Former Chair of Special Education Advisory Council

Spoke about budget cuts to special education services.

Maria LukeResident/Parent

Advocated for honors/enriched courses based on student achievement data.

Lise O'BrianParent/Former Board Member

Shared experiences regarding her child's struggles with curriculum assessment and finding appropriate coursework.

Amir GarveyBoard Member

Authored a report on student differences and honors courses.

Places Mentioned

Normandale ElementarySouth View Middle SchoolConcord ElementaryEdina High School

Events & Meetings (2)

September 16th work session
September 16th regular meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

Policy 601

Revised language proposal regarding honors and enriched courses.

Policy 606

Updates for board approval.

Policy 607/608

Policy updates for board consent.

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