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Edina Public Schools Board Meeting October 15th, 2018

Edina City CouncilWednesday, October 17, 2018
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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

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Board · Seconded by Board

Table Borneo student trip until December

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Ellen · Seconded by Board Member

Approve student trips to Chicago, Orlando, and DC

CarriedUnanimous

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

— Jennifer Wood
Teacher political expressionSpeaking during public comment regarding teacher neutrality.

under the direction of this administration a classroom school guest verbally assaulted students based on their race

— Orlando Flores
School climate and harassmentAlleging student harassment during a class presentation.

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

— Mary Pat QC
Facility usage policyArguing against restrictive building access.

People (6)

WallenBoard Chair

Directing board proceedings and managing speakers.

1 quote

“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 Member

Presenting historical enrollment data and questioning district trends.

1 quote

“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 Member

Complaining about a teacher wearing a political button in a STEM class.

1 quote

“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 Member

Criticizing academic performance and the 'All for All' program.

1 quote

“falling scores mean that students are less and less prepared to be successful workers and professionals”

Criticizing school academic performance

Heather TeatsCommunity Member

Inquiring about differentiation and gifted services in the strategic plan.

1 quote

“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 Representative

Raising concerns about increased facility rental fees for community groups.

1 quote

“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

Highlands ElementaryEdina High SchoolBorneoChicagoOrlandoWashington DC

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 103

Policy update to be approved

Policy 509

Policy update to be approved

Policy 205, 206, 209

Community bylaws and policy updates

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