April 22, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Education Committee - Regular School Board Meeting

1. Informational Items 

1.A. Informational Presentations

1.A.1) Service Learning Project - Healthy Hunters Presentation (This item will be presented at a later date.)

Mary Dedeke, Americorps Promise Fellow Volunteer, and several Denfeld students will present information on an exciting Service Learning Project - Hunters for Health.  The intended outcome of this project is for students to implement healthier eating habits in their lives and possibly share some ideas on how to implement healthier food in the cafeteria at Denfeld.

1.A.2) Residential Treatment Program Presentation

Denise Clairmont, Principal of the Residential Treatment Programs, provided an informational presentation on Duluth Public Schools Residential Treatment Programs.

1.B. Grant Applications (None)

2. Action Items

2.A. Presentation Items Requiring Approval

2.A.1) Achievement and Integration Plan for 2015-17

William Howes, Coordinator of Office of Education Equity, presented the proposed Achievement and Integration Plan for 2015-17.

2.A.2) Duluth Public Schools Annual Head Start Self Assessment

Pam Rees, Director of Head Start, presented the Duluth Public Schools Annual Head Start Self Assessment results for review and approval.

2.A.3) Duluth Public Schools Annual Head Start Community Assessment

Pam Rees, Director of Head Start, presented the Duluth Public Schools Annual Head Start Community Assessment results for review and approval.

2.A.4) 2014-15 Federal Head Start Grant Application

The Federal Head Start Grant proposal for FY 14-15 was approved by the Head Start Policy Council and is presented to the Duluth School Board by Pam Rees, Director of Head Start, for review and approval for submission.

2.B. Extended Field Trip Requests

Duluth Public Schools FCCLA-HERO students will be traveling to Brooklyn Park, Minnesota from April 27-29, 2014 to participate in the State Leadership Conference and Competition.  This is a National qualifying event where students attend leadership sessions, compete at the State level, and receive Chapter recognition.  The total cost of the trip is $2,901 and will be funded with student fees and grant dollars.

Duluth Public Schools FFA students will be traveling to the University of Minnesota - St. Paul Campus and Hampton Inn - Shoreview to participate in the State FFA Convention where they will attend leadership workshops, compete at the State level, and receive campus tours.

Duluth East High School Symphony and Wind Ensemble students will be traveling to New York and New Jersey from April 3-8, 2014 where they will perform in various venues and participate in tours.  It is expected that students will experience a higher level of muscianship through performing, attending a Broadway Musical Production, and visiting Radio City Music Hall.  Student fees will cover the entire cost of the trip.

2.C. Policy 6151 Addition of an Athletic Program

Attached are revisions to Policy 6151 Addition of an Athletic Program for the second reading.  Athletic Directors, Tom Pearson and Shawn Roed, were available to answer any questions.

2.D. Policy 5060 - Collection, Maintenance, Dissemination, and Retention of Student Records and Information

Revisions to Policy 5060 - Collection, Maintenance, Dissemination, and Retention of Student Records and Information are attached for the first reading.

2.E. Policy 5093 - Duluth Public Schools ISD 709 Restrictive Procedures Plan

Attached are revisions to Policy 5093 - Duluth Public Schools ISD 709 Restrictive Procedures Plan for the first reading.  Laura Fredrickson, Director of Special Services, was available to answer any questions.

2.F. Resolution E-1-14-3169 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools

Attached is Resolution E-4-14-3169 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools, to accept and approve grant awards from the following organization:

Delta Dental

2.G. Diploma Requests

The following student has completed all high school graduation requirements and should be awarded a diploma:

Olivia Kathleen Jensen - March 11, 2014