Edina Public School Board Meeting February 10th, 2020
Approval of minutes from January 7, 9, 13, and 19
Consent items: Student travel and parent advisory
2021 Budget development presentation
Technology, community education, and student support budget overviews
Renovation bid approval
Strategic plan directions
Policy 601 review and discussion
Enrollment and mobility reports
Expenditure reports and radon testing
Establishment of polling places
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Amend the agenda to remove achievement/integration plan and add establishment of polling places
Moved by Board Chair · Seconded by N/A
Approve meeting minutes from January 7th, 9th, and 13th
Moved by Board Member · Seconded by Board Member
Notable Quotes (3)
We have an equity program that is not only widened that achievement gap overall but parents of color and equity experts have openly objected to this.
Edina is the only school out of 37 metro schools that does not give students a choice.
My daughter doesn't have a voice I need your help being her voice.
People (12)
Superintendent SchultzSuperintendentReviews agenda, manages presentation schedules and district budget discussions.
Reviews agenda, manages presentation schedules and district budget discussions.
Board Member FoxBoard MemberParticipating via teleconference; all votes require roll call.
Participating via teleconference; all votes require roll call.
Cindy MullenParentAdvocates for parents; criticizes district equity programs and curriculum effectiveness.
1 quote
Advocates for parents; criticizes district equity programs and curriculum effectiveness.
“The district is simply not interested in solving the problems of why people are leaving.”
Discussing lack of exit interviews for families.
Wendy MartinCommunity MemberQuestions board adherence to governance policy and procedures regarding Policy 601.
1 quote
Questions board adherence to governance policy and procedures regarding Policy 601.
“The board acts with one voice regardless of which side of a vote an individual board member was on.”
Referencing training document on governance.
Wayne WingerCommunity MemberCriticizes the delay in implementing Policy 601 and lack of academic choice for 10th graders.
Criticizes the delay in implementing Policy 601 and lack of academic choice for 10th graders.
Chris MoequistParentAdvocates for special education funding and restoration of budget cuts.
1 quote
Advocates for special education funding and restoration of budget cuts.
“Appropriate and adequate funding for special education is an equity issue.”
Connecting disability services to district equity goals.
Mike LevyParentDescribes the benefits of the Peer Insight program for his daughter, Michaela.
1 quote
Describes the benefits of the Peer Insight program for his daughter, Michaela.
“If you give these kids access to paraprofessionals, technology support and fully fund special education, these kids too will be the best versions of themselves.”
Urging board to protect special education funding.
Melissa LevyParentConcerned about the elimination of summer programming for special needs students.
Concerned about the elimination of summer programming for special needs students.
Ava HollyStudentMember of Peer Insight; supports maintaining special education funding.
Member of Peer Insight; supports maintaining special education funding.
Josie MoeStudentPeer Insight member; describes impact of inclusive programming on life perspective.
Peer Insight member; describes impact of inclusive programming on life perspective.
Bridget SchoenStudentPeer Insight member; highlights social connections built through the program.
Peer Insight member; highlights social connections built through the program.
Kaylee RothStudentPeer Insight member; supports special education funding for extra-curricular inclusivity.
Peer Insight member; supports special education funding for extra-curricular inclusivity.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Monday, February 10th - Board Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Academic policy regarding course choice and honors enrichment.