Edina Public Schools: June 12th School Board Meeting
Edina School Board Reviews Budget, New Visitor Security System
Strategic Plan Monitoring (SOAR Analysis)
Preliminary FY 2023-24 Budget Presentation
Comprehensive Literacy Plan Progress
Raptor Visitor Management System Implementation
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24
Dissent: None
Moved by N/A (Discussion Only) · Seconded by N/A (Discussion Only)
Director Woodard detailed how a $4M deficit was mitigated through Cost Containment. He highlighted that special education revenue is increasing from 6.43% to 44% of the calculated cross-subsidy over the next four years. Enrollment is rebounding after a COVID-era decline.
Raptor Visitor Management System
Dissent: Director Shaw expressed concern regarding staff workload; Director Green questioned the logistics for large events.
Moved by N/A (Discussion Only) · Seconded by N/A (Discussion Only)
The system replaces paper sign-in sheets. It screens against national registries and district-inputted student information system flags (e.g., custodial agreements). Board discussed the need for de-escalation training for front office staff when visitors are turned away.
Notable Quotes (2)
A fund balance can be viewed most basically as a savings account... Savings accounts are typically used for unforeseen circumstances be it Global pandemics [or] unexpected enrollment declines.
Implementing Raptor in our buildings will be an additional step in that process. The two things that Raptor really gives us... is one who gets access to the building but also who is in the building and accounting for those individuals in the event of a crisis.
Ordinances & Resolutions (4)
Student Discipline policy cited during public comment.
Bullying Prohibition policy cited regarding a disciplinary incident.
Financial roadmap for the upcoming school year including revenue and expenditure projections.
A multi-year framework for K-12 literacy instruction grounded in evidence-based practices.