Edina School Board Meeting August 13th, 2018
Approval of July 16, 2018 minutes
Staff Recognition: Steve Buettner
Consent Agenda
Policy 538: Student Field Trips and Travel
Policy 634: District Electronic Technology Usage
Financial support and fundraising for student travel
Competitive bidding practices for contracted services
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Approval of July 16 work session and regular meeting minutes
Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified
Approval of the consent agenda
Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified
Notable Quotes (3)
We are updating policy 538 student travel this field trips and travel to make sure that even those such groups are obligated to follow or district policies.
There are some unique travel experiences that the requirements are such that there is no other company that would bid on the experience.
I don't think we ever want our students that make that I think that's that's right this is a paragraph we inserted after getting a draft of it from legal counsel.
People (5)
JohnUnspecifiedReviews agenda, manages meeting order.
Reviews agenda, manages meeting order.
Steve BuettnerDistrict EmployeeRecognized for providing technical feasibility data and being an excellent partner to volunteers.
Recognized for providing technical feasibility data and being an excellent partner to volunteers.
Amir GarbBoard MemberLeading the board through policy discussions and revisions.
1 quote
Leading the board through policy discussions and revisions.
“The policies that district sponsored groups would have to follow and that includes us timeline for when they start communicating.”
Discussing new requirements for non-district sponsored clubs traveling under the district name.
SusanDistrict AdministratorProvides clarifications on financial policy, bidding, and travel logistics.
1 quote
Provides clarifications on financial policy, bidding, and travel logistics.
“The district practice for contracted services is to do an RFP or a quote bid law is for a hundred thousand or above.”
Explaining the district's legal requirements for competitive bidding.
LennyBoard MemberExpresses concerns regarding policy impacts on teachers and student equity in travel fundraising.
1 quote
Expresses concerns regarding policy impacts on teachers and student equity in travel fundraising.
“I want to know if we're serious about this and we're writing it this way because it's new language that we're gonna adhere to.”
Questioning the enforceability of new travel fundraising requirements.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- August 13, 2018 - Regular School Board Meeting
- July 16, 2018 - Work Session and Regular Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Covers student field trips, travel requirements, vetting processes, and international homestay protocols.
Governs the district's right to monitor electronic technology usage on district networks.