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Edina Public Schools Board Meeting: November 19th, 2018

Edina City CouncilTuesday, November 20, 2018
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Approval of board meeting minutes

Recognition of girls tennis team

Recognition of boys cross-country team

Meal fund and Jerry's Foods partnership

Personnel recommendations and commendations

Acceptance of gifts

Budget program recommendations

Personalized learning goals

New course proposals and course changes

Legislative Action Committee platform

Policy updates and discussion

World's best workforce goals

Bylaws of the legislative action committee

Enrollment and demographic information

Fiji research expedition report

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Notable Quotes (2)

One of the things that is remarkable about all of our programs is we really strive hard to provide involvement engagement and opportunities.

— Troy Stein
AthleticsDescribing school athletic philosophy.

The data that we collected is helping feed you to establish a national park and then the Tewa peninsula.

— Alison Mullen
Science ExpeditionExplaining the scientific outcome of student research.

People (6)

Wallen FriedmanChair

Presides over the Edina School Board meeting.

Troy SteinAssistant Principal and Director of Activities/Athletics

Recognized athletic teams and programs at the high school.

JamieCoach

Recognized for leading the first-ever state championship cross-country team.

1 quote

“It wasn't a self gratification it was it was a feeling of fulfillment for all of the prior runners.”

Reflecting on the team's victory.

Lucy WhitmerStudent

Shared experiences from the Fiji science expedition.

1 quote

“This expedition lasted more than two weeks... lessons I learned and the people I had met stay with me.”

Reflecting on the life-changing nature of the trip.

Alison MullenBiology and Environmental Studies Teacher

Led the science trip to Fiji and argued for travel-based learning.

1 quote

“Think global act local... nothing can compare to seeing it with your own eyes.”

Advocating for experiential learning.

Anna McDonaldStudent

Senior who participated in the Fiji expedition.

1 quote

“This trip not only allowed me to grow my knowledge but it also completely changed my view on the world.”

Summarizing the impact of the Fiji trip.

Places Mentioned

EdinaCreek Valley SchoolCornelia SchoolValley View Middle SchoolFijiBorneoJerry's Foods

Events & Meetings (5)

  • November 19th: Regular School Board Meeting
  • October 15th: Work session and Regular meeting
  • October 23rd: Work session
  • November 5th: Work session
  • November 13th: Work session
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