December 17, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Education Committee -Regular School Board Meeting

1. Informational Items 

1.A. Informational Presentations

1.A.1) Unity/ALC Presentation (This item was tabled and will be presented at the January Education Committee Meeting.)

Unity/ALC staff and students will present a snapshot of the technology being utilized by students and staff and share an update on the status and progress of their new blended program.

1.B. Grant Applications (None)

2. Action Items

2.A. Presentation Items Requiring Approval - None

2.B. Resolution E-12-13-3146 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools

Attached is Resolution E-12-13-3146 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools, to accept and approve grant awards from the following organization:

Northland Foundation

2.C. Policy 1140 - Tobacco-Free School District

Attached are revisions to Policy 1140 - Tobacco-Free School District for the second reading.  Assistant Superintendent Ed Crawford was available to answer any questions.

2.D. ISD 709 Calendar 2014-15 School Year

Assistant Superintendent, Ed Crawford, presented the recommended ISD 709 Calendar 2014-15 School Year for review and approval, which was presented to and approved by the Quality Leadership Team at their November 14, 2013 Meeting.

2.E. Diploma Requests

The following students have completed all high school graduation requirements and should be awarded a diploma:

Alisha Briana Cheetham - November 26, 2013
Tiffany Michelle Smith - November 25, 2013
Heather Lyn Buttgen - November 13, 2013
Paul Plante - November 14, 2013
Christopher John Lind - December 20, 2013