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Edina Public School Board Meeting: Virtual

Edina City CouncilTuesday, May 19, 2020
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Approval of meeting minutes

Highlands Elementary Service Dog Program

Community input regarding grading requirements

American Indian Education program review

Strategic plan for Edina Public Schools 2020-2025

Policy reviews (510, 713, 39, 530)

Distance learning, meals, and childcare updates

Long-term facilities maintenance for 287

Technology purchases

End-of-year grading/reporting recommendations

HR Committee name change

Full Document Analysis

Votes (2)

Approval of meeting minutes

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Consent Agenda

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

It normalizes him in a lot of ways; he belongs. Napa is there connecting him and reminding him to stay calm to be present.

— Renee Vaca
Highlands Elementary Service Dog ProgramCommenting on the impact of a service dog on a student.

The science anchor standard asks students to research and to describe the methods that were used by Minnesota American Indians.

— Isabel Punch-Card
American Indian Education curriculumExplaining new educational standards.

People (4)

Dr. ShultzSuperintendent

Moderating meeting and overseeing administrative updates.

Isabel Punch-CardTeaching and Learning Specialist

Presented American Indian Education program report.

1 quote

“It's important that all of our students see the impact and the significance of American Indian people in the curriculum.”

Discussing the inclusion of American Indian history in state standards.

Renee VacaFifth Grade Teacher

Teaches at Cornelia and coordinates k-5 American Indian student cultural activities.

1 quote

“We come together to learn about respect, love, truth, bravery, wisdom, generosity and humility.”

Explaining the seven grandfather teachings used in her classroom.

Siobhan WhiteCommunity Member

Submitted written testimony regarding the impact of grading policy changes.

1 quote

“I think it would be terribly unfair to change the policy to remove the option of earning the elementary grades of one through four.”

Opposing the removal of traditional grading during distance learning.

Places Mentioned

Highlands Elementary SchoolCornelia Elementary SchoolEdina High SchoolMinneapolis (Division of Indian Works)

Events & Meetings (5)

  • Monday, May 18th (Board Meeting)
  • April 28th (Work Session)
  • April 20th (Regular Meeting)
  • April 30th (Special/Closed Meeting)
  • May 4th and May 11th (Work Sessions)
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