Edina Public School Board Meeting September 16th, 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
Full Document Analysis
Votes (4)
Change the agenda order to move presentations and leadership update
Moved by Chair · Seconded by Not specified
Approve minutes of Aug 12, Aug 13, Aug 26, and Sept 9
Moved by Chair · Seconded by Not specified
Approve the consent agenda
Moved by Member · Seconded by Member
Approve board committee appointments as amended
Moved by Chair · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (3)
There's no written plan, no documentation, no official goals just a wish.
None of you are experts in curriculum, none of you are experts in educating gifted and talented or advanced learners.
Budgeting 101, strategic planning and budgeting you look at the total picture when you make these kinds of decisions.
People (6)
Superintendent SchultzSuperintendentPresented the agenda, received performance review, and leads district strategy.
Presented the agenda, received performance review, and leads district strategy.
Heather KeatsParentRaised concerns regarding AP English test performance data and student preparation trends.
1 quote
Raised concerns regarding AP English test performance data and student preparation trends.
“The administration does not hold 2008 through 2011 data and could not share that.”
Expressed surprise at lack of historical academic data.
Sarah HamadaParent/AlumnusCriticized the lack of a formal dyslexia program and argued against pitting student groups against each other.
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Criticized the lack of a formal dyslexia program and argued against pitting student groups against each other.
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.”
Critiquing the district's lack of a structured approach to student needs.
Eleni ClaraParentChallenged the strategic plan's focus on 'advanced learners' and warned against policy creation in silos.
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Challenged the strategic plan's focus on 'advanced learners' and warned against policy creation in silos.
“Why as a board have you chosen to target a specific group only?”
Questioning the board's focus on advanced learners over general student body.
Tracy MercadoParentVoiced concerns over the procedural formation of Policy 601 and lack of teacher input.
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Voiced concerns over the procedural formation of Policy 601 and lack of teacher input.
“Not one teacher was consulted in this policy draft.”
Criticizing the exclusion of educators from curriculum decision-making.
SteveIT StaffLed the technology update, emphasizing intentional use of tech as a lever for learning.
Led the technology update, emphasizing intentional use of tech as a lever for learning.
Places Mentioned
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 concerning instructional practices and honors course offerings in secondary schools.
Policy regarding secondary school curriculum and course structure mandating honors/regular courses.