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Edina Public Schools LAC Meeting with Legislators

Edina City CouncilMonday, January 24, 2022
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Legislative platform 2022

Covid-19 mitigation and school operations

Stabilizing education funding

English Learner (EL) funding and cross-subsidies

Special education funding and cross-subsidies

ADSIS program funding and access

Intermediate school district student status

Safe schools levy and mental health support

Long-term facilities revenue and security

Teacher workforce diversity and retention

Grow Your Own programs

Teacher licensure pathways

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Notable Quotes (2)

If a student who is a student of color has a teacher of color by the time they're in third grade it increases their potential for graduation.

— Stacy Stanley
Teacher WorkforceDiscussing the need for teacher diversity.

We're asking for a consideration of actually new dollars being put on the el formula to be able to address these concerns.

— Jeff Jorgensen
English Learner FundingAdvocating for EL funding increases.

People (7)

Julie GreenEdina School Board

Moderated the meeting and introduced legislative priorities.

Dan AironEdina School Board

Participated in LAC relaunch and emphasized impact on students.

Stacy StanleySuperintendent of Edina Public Schools

Provided state of the district and supported funding requests.

1 quote

“We have consistently every day seen staff absences go down... we've consistently seen the absences of our students track downward.”

Discussing Covid-19 mitigation success.

Jeff JorgensenDirector of Student Support Services

Expert on special education, EL funding, and mental health support.

Melissa Lopez FranzenState Senator

Resident of Edina; served since 2012.

Heather EdelsonState Representative

Served on education finance and education policy committees.

Steve ElkinsState Representative

Represents parts of Bloomington, Edina, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie.

Places Mentioned

Edina Public SchoolsMinnesota State CapitolDistrict 287 (Intermediate School District)Hennepin County Technical College

Events & Meetings (1)

  • 2022 Edina School Board Legislative Platform Meeting
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