June 12, 2018 at 4:15 PM - Education Committee
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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 will highlight efforts in teaching and learning across ISD 709. Updates will be shared regarding implementation of District initiatives to support teaching and learning.
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational.
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1.B. Curriculum and Instruction Report
Dr. Michael Cary, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, will share current information on the status of the work of the curriculum and instruction department.
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational.
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1.C. Informational Presentations
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1.C.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 will review the continuous improvement process for their site: Area Learning Center and Residentials.
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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) Interim Technology Plan
Dr. Cary and Bart Smith, Technology Department Manager, will provide an update on the district's interim technology plan, along with future options for consideration.
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Recommendations: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational.
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1.D. Grant Partnerships with Duluth Public Schools
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1.D.1) Lake Superior Consortium - Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant
Per state statute, ISD 709 serves as the fiscal host for the Lake Superior Carl Perkins Consortium and has been allocated $149,066.02 for 2018-19. This portion of the grant is only part of the $466,429.45 awarded to our region. Lake Superior College and Duluth Public Schools work collaboratively to utilize Perkins dollars to support CTE programs in Proctor, Esko, Hermantown, Duluth, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, and Cook County. This grant is allocated to provide innovative programs and professional development to assist students and staff in career exploration and CTE programs of study.
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational. |
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1.E. Grant Applications
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1.E.1) Northland Foundation Grant Application - Preventure Program
Lincoln Park Middle School has submitted a grant application to the Northland Foundation in the amount of $25,000. If awarded, fund will be used toward training, booklets and licensing for the Preventure Program. This program is in collaboration with the Student Attendance Review Board (SARB) and focuses on drug and alcohol prevention. We will be working in collaboration with several agencies in Duluth to lower drug and alcohol use for 15 to 20 year old students. Programming may include students from other Duluth schools through the collaborative agencies.
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational. |
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1.F. Regulations - PLACEHOLDER
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2. Action Items
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2.A. Presentation Items Requiring Approval
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2.A.1) Head Start Federal Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
Pam Rees, Duluth Head Start Director, will present an overview of the Head Start Federal Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) 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.A.2) Duluth Head Start Transportation Waiver
The Duluth Public Schools Head Start Program has an opportunity to provide transportation to 4 year olds enrolled in Head Start on school district buses during the upcoming school year. Head Start children will be allowed to ride school district K-5 buses if this waiver request is approved. To be clear, this busing opportunity is for children who are 4 by September 1st and are enrolled with Head Start dollars. We propose to waive the regulations for restraints 1303.71(d) and 1303.72(a) (1) and monitors 1303.72(a) (4). Children who are 4 and enrolled in Duluth Preschool through School Readiness may also ride the K-5 buses. We only need approval for Head Start children to ride without monitors and restraints.
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board accept and approve the above item.
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2.A.3) Duluth Head Start Self Assessment
Duluth Head Start has completed their annual Self -Assessment as required by Head Start Performance Standards.
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board accept and approve the above item.
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2.A.4) Duluth Head Start Community Assessment
Duluth Head Start has completed updates to their annual Community Assessment as required by Head Start Performance Standards. The Community Assessment data helps Head Start determine such things as where sites should be located, community needs that must be addressed and trends that may effect families served by Head Start.
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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-6-18-3554 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools
Attached is Resolution E-6-18-3554 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools, to accept and approve grant awards from the following organizations: MN State and MN Department of Education US Bank
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board accept and approve Resolution E-6-18-3554 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools.
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2.B.2) Resolution E-6-18-3555 - Commitment for an Education Equity Framework
William Howes, Office of Education Equity Coordinator, will share the process utilized to develop the Duluth Public Schools Education Equity Framework. Recommendations for implementation and accountability measures will also be shared. Attached is Resolution E-6-18-3555 - Commitment for an Education Equity Framework for approval.
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Recommendations: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board accept and approve Resolution E-6-18-3555 - Commitment for an Education Equity Framework.
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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: Autumn Lily McColley - May 18, 2018 Paige Allyssa Haydon - May 23, 2018 Key R. Powless - May 23, 2018 Jose' F. Gurno - May 23, 2018 Aaron Matthew Lonetto-Thompson - May 23, 2018 Baybahmashibinaysikway May - May 25, 2018 Nicholas D. Lepak - May 30, 2018 Jada Nadine Turkall-Pierson - May 30, 2018 Daithi C. Kennedy-Lares - May 30, 2018 Eva R. Klein - May 30, 2018 Bryan T. Ellis - May 31, 2018 Madeline K. Frantz - May 31, 2018 Ryan D. Ciesla - June 1, 2018 Arizona A. Edwards - June 1, 2018 Camryn M. Smith - June 4, 2018 Olivia J. Andre - June 5, 2018 Elliot B. Barnett - June 5, 2018 Isobelle V. Brissett-White - June 5, 2018 Kylor R. Carlson - June 5, 2018 Jordean AnnMarie Cloud - June 5, 2018 Terrance F. Covington - June 5, 2018 Charlene M. Davey - June 5, 2018 Jessica R. Davis - June 5, 2018 Ashley M. Garner - June 5, 2018 Hailey Marie Gilbertson - June 5, 2018 Kayce L. Hansen - June 5, 2018 Kierra Jean Heazlett - June 5, 2018 Brittany N. Hester - June 5, 2018 Calen Blake Johnston - June 5, 2018 Alex R. Jouppi - June 5, 2018 Ye'Sure D. Murriel Jr. - June 5, 2018 Anthony E. Napoli - June 5, 2018 Hannah M. Nelson - June 5, 2018 Jacob Russell Potti - June 5, 2018 DeAnna E. Rogers - June 5, 2018 Howard F. Ross - June 5, 2018 McKenze C. Simmons - June 5, 2018 Naseem B. Simmons - June 5, 2018 Alec D. Speikers - June 5, 2018 Nicole A. Stern - June 5, 2018 Emily K. Sturm - June 5, 2018 Tygen N. Tucci - June 5, 2018 Rylan J. Wantaja - June 5, 2018 Devin J. White - June 5, 2018 Daniel M. Winston Jr. - June 5, 2018 Ahliah Rose Zahn - June 5, 2018 Daniel J. Zink - June 5, 2018 David D. Bush - June 6, 2018 Sarah C. Chiodi - June 6, 2018 Alexis M. Hnatek - June 6, 2018 Annie K. McGovern - June 6, 2018 Trevor H. Pietila - June 6, 2018 Arianna L. Reynolds - June 6, 2018 Jackson A. Schooler - June 6, 2018 Travis M. Tyo - June 6, 2018 Mikayla M. Williams - June 6, 2018 Molly J. Wolff - June 6, 2018 Zachary Nathaniel Bright - June 7, 2018 Blayne Martin Hill - June 7, 2018 Anas Mustaf Guled - June 7, 2018 Kevon Marquoise Washington - June 7, 2018 Joshua Louis Thomas - June 7, 2018 Willy Edward Raisanen - June 8, 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. Data Sharing Agreements
It is requested that the following organizations be granted access to the Student Information System to support District functions from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019: The College of St Scholastica, Trio Talent Search The College of St Scholastica, Upward Bound Lutheran Social Services YES Duluth, Duluth Workforce Development
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board accept and approve the above item.
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2.E. Policies - PLACEHOLDER
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2.F. Extended Trip Requests - PLACEHOLDER
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3. Future Items
Policy Updates |
