August 14, 2018 at 4:15 PM - Education Committee

1. Informational Items - These items are provided for informational purposes only and no action is required.

1.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report

The purpose of this report is to provide regular updates to the Education Committee regarding teaching and learning. Jeff Horton, Assistant Superintendent, will share current information regarding implementation of district initiatives and school operations.

1.B. Curriculum and Instruction Report

The purpose of this report is to provide regular updates to the Education Committee regarding teaching and learning. Gail Netland, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, will share current information regarding the status of the work of the curriculum and instruction department.

1.C. Informational Presentations

1.C.1) Youth in Action Presentation

Representatives from St. Louis County’s Youth in Action Program will present updated information regarding the program's activities, events and leadership opportunities offered to local area students.

1.D. Grant Applications

1.D.1) Northland Foundation Grant Application - First Year Program

Jennifer Jaros, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), has submitted for and received a grant from the Northland Foundation in the amount of $5,000. Funds will be used to support the First Year Program. The First Year Program promotes sensitive and responsive parenting during pregnancy and throughout the first year of life. The primary outcome is that all families feel supported by their communities to meet their children's developmental needs and to strengthen the attachment relationship between the baby and parent. Secondary is systematic barriers that impact families are removed through inter-agency cooperation, communication and problem solving.

1.D.2) Northland Foundation Grant Application - ISD 709 PreK-3 Transition and Alignment

Jay Roesler, Community Education and ECFE Director, has submitted for and receive a grant from the Northland Foundation in the amount of $5,000. Funds will be used to underwrite the district's Pre-Kindergarten through 3rd Grade Alignment work. P-3 is a comprehensive systems strategy focused on ensuring all children develop the cognitive and social skills that establish strong foundations for future learning and that both children and their families are supported at key transition points.

1.D.3) Northland Foundation Grant Application - Child Care Mentoring Program

Jennifer Jaros, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), has submitted a grant application to the Northland Foundation in the amount of $5,000. If awarded, funds will be used to support the Child Care Mentoring Program. ECFE funds (Fund 4) will be used to pay for additional salary and expenses, roughly $3,500 beyond the $5,000 from the grant.

1.E. Regulations - NONE

2. Action Items

2.A. Policies

2.A.1) 6140 - Extra Curricular and Co-Curricular Activities - DELETION

In moving to the MSBA Model Policies, administration is recommending the deletion of Policy 6140, which will be replaced with MSBA Policy 510.

2.A.2) NEW Policy 510 - School Activities

Attached is revised MSBA Policy 510 for the first reading. This policy would replace Policy 6140.

2.B. Resolutions

2.B.1) Resolution E-8-18-3577 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools

Attached is Resolution E-8-18-3577 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools, to accept and approve grant awards from the following organizations:

Northland Foundation
MN Department of Education
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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:

Michelle M. Eckdahl - July 12, 2018
Connor M. Edwards - July 12, 2018
Isis B. May - July 26, 2018
Payton B. Cardinal - August 8, 2018
Zachary D. Erickson - August 8, 2018
Colin N. Stein - August 9, 2018
Grace C. Anderson - August 9, 2018
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2.D. Presentation Items Requiring Approval - NONE

2.E. Data Sharing Agreements - NONE

2.F. Extended Trip Requests - NONE

3. Future Items

Policy Updates