May 15, 2018 at 6:30 PM - Education Committee - Regular School Board Meeting
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1. Informational Items - These items are provided for informational purposes only and no action is required.
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1.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report
As part of her monthly report, Assistant Superintendent Starzecki highlighted efforts in teaching and learning across ISD 709. Updates were shared regarding implementation of District initiatives to support teaching and learning. As part of her report, Assistant Superintendent Starzecki also shared an update regarding the ongoing efforts to develop an action plan in response to disproportionate discipline data.
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational.
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1.B. Informational Presentations
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1.B.1) Record of Continuous Improvement (RCI) Presentations
Throughout the school year, each school will be providing an update to the school board regarding their school improvement plan called Record of Continuous Improvement. The work on the RCI is being led by the Continuous Improve Team (CIT). Each school has gone through a comprehensive needs assessment and developed action steps to improve student outcomes. This month the following schools reviewed the continuous improvement process for their site: Lakewood Elementary and Laura MacArthur Elementary School.
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational.
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1.B.2) Advisory Committee Update
The district has a variety of advisory committees that inform our work. This month, we heard an update from the Education Equity Advisory Committee (EEAC). Cruz Mendoza, EEAC Chair, and committee members presented.
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational.
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1.C. Grant Applications
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1.C.1) MACAC National College Fair Grant
Sandra Rich, Duluth East High School, has submitted a grant application to the Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling (MACAC) in the amount of $3,400. If awarded, funds will be used to pay for busing to the Minnesota National College Fair in Minneapolis, MN in October 2018. Duluth East 11th grade students are given the opportunity to attend this event.
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational. |
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1.C.2) Essentia Health Grant
Melissa Janzen, Homecroft Elementary School, has submitted a grant application to Essentia Health in the amount of $4,999. If awarded, funds will be used to develop plans to resolve drainage issues with the field at Homecroft Elementary School. Ms. Janzen is working closely with Facilities Management regarding her intent to obtain supplemental funding to resolve the drainage issue.
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational. |
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1.C.3) Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation Grant
Duluth Public Schools ISD 709 has submitted for and received a grant from the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation in the amount of $1,900. Funds will be used to support the Duluth Service Learning Collaborative.
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational. |
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1.D. Regulations - None
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2. Action Items
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2.A. Presentation Items Requiring Approval
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2.A.1) FY19 State Head Start Grant
On behalf of Head Start Director Pam Rees, Assistant Superintendent Starzecki presented an overview of the FY19 State Head Start Grant application for approval.
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board accept and approve the above item.
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2.B. Resolutions
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2.B.1) Resolution E-5-18-3540 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools
Attached is Resolution E-5-18-3540 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools, to accept and approve grant awards from the following organizations: Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation Lester Park Foundation
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board accept and approve Resolution E-5-18-3540 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools.
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2.B.2) Resolution E-05-18-3541 - Response to American Indian Education Resolution of Concurrence and Non-concurrence 2017
Attached is Resolution E-05-18-3541 - Response to AIE Resolution of Concurrence and Non-concurrence 2017, in response to recommendations made by the AIE Parent Committee.
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board accept and approve Resolution E-05-18-3541 - Response to American Indian Education Resolution of Concurrence and Non-concurrence 2017.
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2.C. Diploma Requests
The following students have met all graduation requirements for the Duluth Public Schools and should be awarded a Diploma: Samantha R. Smith - April 12, 2018 Van Michael Johnson - April 13, 2018 Amber Tietge - April 20, 2018 Austin J. Balen - April 24, 2018 Kaitlyn Rose West - April 25, 2018 Jared Thomas Larson - April 30, 2018 Drew Gary-Michael Brower - May 1, 2018 Haley Nicole Fossen - May 1, 2018 Jomari Earl Alexander - May 2, 2018 Skyler James Smith - May 4, 2018 Jasmine M. Clark - May 4, 2018 Joshua Keith Blacketter - June 5, 2018 Melinda Louise Bolgrien - June 5, 2018 Esther Abigail Elizabeth Hammer - June 5, 2018 Caleb John Undahl - June 5, 2018 Megan Marie Kenney - June 5, 2018 Matthew R. Jupp - June 5, 2018 Samantha Pavek - June 5, 2018
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board accept and approve the above Diploma Requests.
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2.D. Policies - None
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2.E. Extended Trip Requests - None
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3. Future Items
Curriculum Director's Report & Future Recommendations - June Technology Plan Update - June Comp Ed Funding Alignment & Reporting Template (SIP) - June Policy Updates |
