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Edina Public Schools: March 7th, 2022 School Board Meeting

Edina City CouncilTuesday, March 8, 2022
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International student program introduction

Transition program for 18-21 year old special education students

Edina Unified program awareness and inclusion

COVID-19 status update

Masking policy update for school buses

Test to Stay program status

Policy 613 review

Full Document Analysis

Votes (2)

Approve the agenda

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve the consent agenda

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

For years edina public schools has farmed out these vital transition services to the district 287 consortium.

— Chris Moquist
Transition programsDiscussing current special education service limitations.

The risk of medically significant disease hospitalization and death from covid19 is greatly reduced for most people.

— Dr. Stanley
COVID-19Reading official CDC position on current COVID-19 risk.

People (6)

Dr. StanleySuperintendent

Reviews agenda, provides COVID-19 update, and moderates board proceedings.

Lindsay SmakaTeacher

Coordinates Edina High School's international/global scholars programs.

1 quote

“The goal is for students to develop global competency skills for post graduation.”

Explaining the purpose of the Global Scholar program.

Chris MoquistCommunity Member

Advocates for a district-owned transition program for special education students aged 18-21.

1 quote

“Everything we build all of our hard work that powerful unified culture stops when we are not intentionally continuing that culture in a transition program.”

Urging the board to build a local transition program.

Emmy MastellCommunity Member

Parent of student Charlie Mastell, advocating for Edina Unified visibility.

1 quote

“I feel like this movement that we call edina unified is one of the best kept secrets in edina.”

Advocating for better promotion of special education inclusion on the district website.

Dr. SmazelAdministrator

Presents epidemiological and attendance data.

Jeff JorgensenDirector

Provides information on special education and the Test to Stay model.

Places Mentioned

Edina High SchoolSouth ViewHennepin County

Events & Meetings (1)

  • March 7th, Monday

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Policy 613

Moved from action item to discussion item.

Policy 206

Governs public comments and presentation procedures.

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