Edina Public School Board Meeting March 11th, 2019
Intermediate School District 287 presentation
Consent items
Board meeting dates discussion
Preliminary budget approval
Bond approval
Contract approvals
Enrollment background information
Staff recognition
Mosaic parent-student unity group recognition
Public input: Conquered Elementary principal turnover
Public input: KTL (Spanish immersion) transportation request
Public input: 8th grade math grading change controversies
Orchestra 2020 tour proposal
Full Document Analysis
Votes (1)
Approval of the minutes from Feb 11 work session, Feb 11 regular meeting, and March 4 special/closed meeting
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (3)
In six years, conquered fourth graders have had four principles.
If you choose to opt out [of MCAs], you're accepting an F.
My rerecks at at work are not looking for kids who studied Spanish in college. I'm looking for kids that studied Spanish since they were little kids.
People (6)
Andy BeatonPrincipalEdina High School principal discussing the Mosaic program.
1 quote
Edina High School principal discussing the Mosaic program.
“The notion that being that it's really hard to hate up close if you get to know people.”
Explaining the philosophy behind the Mosaic unity group.
Mike BrataskyAssistant PrincipalCo-leader of the Mosaic program.
1 quote
Co-leader of the Mosaic program.
“The building is a microcosm of the country. And so it felt at times as divided as the United States felt divided.”
Describing the atmosphere at Edina High School post-2016 election.
Yante ZableParentConcerned about leadership turnover at Conquered Elementary.
Concerned about leadership turnover at Conquered Elementary.
Robin BishoffParentAdvocating for district-provided, reimbursed busing for the KTL Spanish program.
Advocating for district-provided, reimbursed busing for the KTL Spanish program.
Heather TitzParentCriticizing the new 8th grade math grading policy using MCA scores.
Criticizing the new 8th grade math grading policy using MCA scores.
Nicholas GradetteOrchestra DirectorAdvocating for the 2020 orchestra tour.
Advocating for the 2020 orchestra tour.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- March 11, 2019 - Regular Meeting
- February 11, 2019 - Work Session
- February 11, 2019 - Regular Meeting
- March 4, 2019 - Special and Closed Meeting