Edina Public Schools: Candidate Forum Sponsored by The Parent Leadership Committee
School Board Candidate Forum
Candidate opening statements
Mission statement definition and measurement
Improving community trust and communication
Literacy plan priorities and obstacles
Lightning round on policy and endorsements
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (2)
Last year 30% of our kids were not reading to learn we're not proficient at third grade so it's imperative that we see how significant this is.
One of the most important pieces is going to be professional development. It is going to mean that as a board and as a school district we are committed to this as one of our key priorities.
People (7)
Karen TreeweilerMemberMember of Edina PLC and moderator of the candidate forum.
Member of Edina PLC and moderator of the candidate forum.
Nicole SchnellIndependent CandidateNonprofit professional, Edina resident, mother, graduate of Edina High School.
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Nonprofit professional, Edina resident, mother, graduate of Edina High School.
“I believe dynamic learning requires a processed approach of research planning communicating and then evaluating.”
Defining the district's mission statement.
Owen MichelsonSchool Board MemberSeeking a second term, focused on fiscal transparency and MCA scores.
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Seeking a second term, focused on fiscal transparency and MCA scores.
“Edina deserves a school board unburdened by political ideology or undue union influence.”
Opening statement regarding board philosophy.
Karen GablerEducatorPTO president, co-chair of Edina Education Fund, 20-year educator.
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PTO president, co-chair of Edina Education Fund, 20-year educator.
“It means that we're making data of informed decisions about our students but also realizing that our students are more than a data point.”
On interpreting the mission statement.
Michael BirdmanBusiness/Civic LeaderResident for 20 years, former heritage commission chair.
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Resident for 20 years, former heritage commission chair.
“Communication is the hallmark and cornerstone of trust with anything that you do both as a organization as well as with a community.”
On building trust and communication strategies.
Dan AaronCommunity VolunteerLong-time Edina resident, involved in STEM projects.
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Long-time Edina resident, involved in STEM projects.
“Trust is action and being able to engage with parents in the community and with students is incredibly important to me.”
On building trust.
Erica AllenbergBoard ChairIncumbent seeking re-election, focused on strategic governance.
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Incumbent seeking re-election, focused on strategic governance.
“Every child every school that is not just a campaign slogan but it is how i grounded my decision making as a board member.”
Opening statement on campaign philosophy.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- School Board Candidate Forum, Edina Community Center, Room 348/350
- November 2nd 2021 Election Ballot