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Edina Public Schools: November 16th, 2020 Board Meeting: Virtual

Edina City CouncilTuesday, November 17, 2020
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Approval of meeting agenda

National Merit semifinalist and commended student recognition

Public comment regarding distance learning and COVID-19

Consent agenda approval

Technology Levy update and referendum planning

Policy review (406, 423, 424)

CES hourly employees and non-affiliated employees guidebook approval

Science curriculum adoption

Full Document Analysis

Votes (2)

Approve the agenda for the regular meeting

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Chair · Seconded by Member

Approve the consent agenda

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Chair · Seconded by Member

Notable Quotes (3)

I have never before felt so Expendable.

— Anna Janowski
Teacher safety and working conditionsDescribing her experience teaching during the pandemic.

I urge the board to consider all of the implications and risks that these extracurricular activities entail.

— Brian Joy
Extracurricular activitiesDiscussing the risks of youth sports programs.

In truth I think special needs children are no longer receiving the free and fair education they are promised.

— Rebecca Schwarz
Special educationCritiquing the impact of distance learning on students with special needs.

People (5)

AltenbergBoard Chair

Presiding over the board meeting and managing agenda transitions.

John SchultzSuperintendent

Oversees district operations and meeting content.

John TaupeDirector of Business Services

Presented technology levy and read public emails.

1 quote

“The current technology Levy expires in 2021 currently is at at six roughly $6.5 million a year.”

Explaining the financial state of the technology levy.

Andy BeatonPrincipal

Presented honors for National Merit students.

1 quote

“I'm creating a cathedral.”

Using a stonemason analogy to encourage students to create long-term impact.

Steve ButnerDirector of District Media and Technology Services

Presented details on technology funding and district infrastructure.

Places Mentioned

District office conference room, 3rd floor, Edina Community CenterEdina High SchoolCountryside Elementary SchoolSouthview Middle School

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Monday, November 16th
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