Edina Public Schools Board Meeting October 15th, 2018
District financial audit
Legislative action
Community bylaws and policy updates (205, 206, 209, 103, 509)
Student travel proposals (Borneo, Chicago, Orlando, DC)
Enrollment data and historical trends
Staff recognition
Medical insurance
Student facility access policies
Strategic plan development
Academic performance and All for All program impact
Full Document Analysis
Votes (3)
Approval of meeting minutes from Sept 24 and Oct 10
Moved by Board · Seconded by Board
Table Borneo student trip until December
Moved by Ellen · Seconded by Board Member
Approve student trips to Chicago, Orlando, and DC
Moved by Board · Seconded by Board
Notable Quotes (3)
I would be just as disturbed if a teacher wore a button that said I believe Brett Kavanaugh
under the direction of this administration a classroom school guest verbally assaulted students based on their race
by locking down our buildings and making it difficult for community groups to access meeting space what we do is actually put more of our security in our community at risk
People (6)
WallenBoard ChairDirecting board proceedings and managing speakers.
1 quote
Directing board proceedings and managing speakers.
“all the meeting to order we do have a quorum tonight this is the October 15th regular meeting of the Dyna School Board”
Opening the meeting
Winnie MartinCommunity MemberPresenting historical enrollment data and questioning district trends.
1 quote
Presenting historical enrollment data and questioning district trends.
“it was shocking to me to find out years ago that on average we have fourteen to fifteen hundred students leave this district”
Discussing enrollment trends
Jennifer WoodCommunity MemberComplaining about a teacher wearing a political button in a STEM class.
1 quote
Complaining about a teacher wearing a political button in a STEM class.
“my child was met at class by his teacher wearing a button that's sad I believe dr. Christine glassy Ford”
Incident report regarding political activism
Orlando FloresCommunity MemberCriticizing academic performance and the 'All for All' program.
1 quote
Criticizing academic performance and the 'All for All' program.
“falling scores mean that students are less and less prepared to be successful workers and professionals”
Criticizing school academic performance
Heather TeatsCommunity MemberInquiring about differentiation and gifted services in the strategic plan.
1 quote
Inquiring about differentiation and gifted services in the strategic plan.
“if we're gonna meet those like academic needs right we are not just about getting into college”
Discussing gifted education and curriculum
Mary Pat QCScouting RepresentativeRaising concerns about increased facility rental fees for community groups.
1 quote
Raising concerns about increased facility rental fees for community groups.
“it appears or it feels like the policies are evolving to serve the bureaucracy of the school district”
Complaining about facility fee policy
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- October 15th Regular School Board Meeting
- September 24th Work Session
- September 24th Regular Meeting
- October 10th Work Session
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Policy update to be approved
Policy update to be approved
Community bylaws and policy updates