Edina Schools Superintendent Pledges Support After Community Tragedy
Interim Superintendent Dan Bitman opened the 2025 school year by welcoming families to Edina Public Schools and acknowledging a recent tragedy affecting the local community. Bitman, who recently relocated to Edina with his family, emphasized the district's commitment to providing support and resources to affected students, families, and staff.
Bitman began his address to the community with optimism about the new school year, noting the positive energy and enthusiasm he observed while visiting school buildings. He highlighted the smiles and engagement of both students and staff as classes got underway.
However, the superintendent also addressed a more somber matter, acknowledging a recent tragedy that has impacted both Edina and a neighboring community. While specific details about the incident were not provided in his remarks, Bitman extended condolences and assured families that the district is actively offering support services to those affected.
Bitman, who serves as interim superintendent, emphasized his personal investment in the district by noting that he and his wife, Julie, have made Edina their home. He invited community members to reach out directly to him and his wife to share their stories and discuss ways the district can better support families and strengthen collaboration within the community.
Families seeking additional resources or support related to the tragedy were directed to contact the district office. Bitman's message underscored the district's commitment to serving not only as an educational institution but also as a source of support during difficult times for the community.
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Acknowledgement of Community Tragedy and Support Services
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[0:02] [Music]
[0:09] [Music]
[0:11] Greetings. I'm Dan Bitman,
[0:12] superintendent here in United Public
[0:14] Schools and so grateful to be a part of
[0:16] your journey and to work and learn with
[0:18] you. This week has been such an exciting
[0:20] week as we've been able to be in every
[0:22] single building throughout classrooms,
[0:24] throughout programs to see our kids
[0:26] smile and the energy that they have.
[0:29] This is why we do the work that we do.
[0:32] While we have so much to celebrate, I
[0:33] also want to honor and acknowledge the
[0:35] tragedy that we've experienced in our
[0:37] community and our neighboring community
[0:39] with enunciation. This has just been
[0:41] absolutely tragic and we know that so
[0:44] many of our students, our families and
[0:46] staff have been impacted by this
[0:48] devastating event. Know that we are here
[0:50] to support you and to support everyone
[0:53] in the enunciation community. If you
[0:55] need direct support or would like to
[0:57] know more about resources, please reach
[0:59] out to the district office and we'll
[1:01] make sure that you have what you need.
[1:02] While I'm technically the interim
[1:03] superintendent Edina Public Schools, I
[1:05] want you to know that my wife and I and
[1:07] family are deeply committed to you and
[1:09] the work that's happening. I come here
[1:11] with 15 years of superintendent
[1:13] experience and opportunities throughout
[1:15] this community that have supported me
[1:17] throughout my entire life. My wife and I
[1:20] have moved to this area and moved into
[1:21] Edina. Have just so appreciated the
[1:24] community's welcome and all of the great
[1:26] things that are happening throughout.
[1:28] Please know that when you're out in the
[1:29] community and you see my wife Julie and
[1:31] I, please stop by. We'd love to hear
[1:33] more about your story, the things that
[1:34] are going well, and ways that we can
[1:36] make sure that we're supporting each and
[1:38] every one of you the way you deserve and
[1:41] the way that you've expected to be
[1:42] treated with excellence throughout our
[1:45] district and community. Our commitment,
[1:47] collaboration, and deep partnership is
[1:49] what makes this magic happen throughout
[1:51] our district and community. We are
[1:53] grateful for you and would not want to
[1:55] do it without you. Thanks for being part
[1:57] of Adina Public Schools. Go Hornets.
[2:01] [Music]
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