February 24, 2020 at 6:30 PM - Education Committee - Regular School Board Meeting

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. Assistant Superintendent Jeff Horton shared 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. Director of Curriculum and Instruction Gail Netland Froyd shared current information regarding the status of the work of the curriculum and instruction department.

1.C. Early Childhood Programming Update

The Early Childhood Leadership Team shared an overview and updates to current programming.

1.D. Career Technical Education (CTE) Program Update

February is CTE Month. CTE Month is a public awareness national campaign held each February to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of Career and Technical Education programs and students across the country. In honor of CTE Month, Vocational Program Coordinator Peter Johnson shared an update regarding the Career Technical Education (CTE) Program within Duluth Public Schools.

1.E. Grant Applications

1.E.1) MDE 2020 National School Lunch Equipment Grant Application

Food Service Director Pam Bowe has submitted a grant application to the Minnesota Department of Education National School Lunch Program Equipment Competitive Grant Opportunity in the amount of $10,855. If awarded, funds will be used to purchase two steam tables, to replace two steam tables which are not working, at Lincoln Park Middle School.

1.E.2) Duluth Public Schools Endowment Fund Grant Application

Lester Park Elementary School First Grade Teacher Susan Mikel has submitted a grant application to the Duluth Public Schools Endowment Fund in the amount of $650. If awarded, funds will be used toward the building of text sets based on the state of Minnesota and the community of Duluth.

2. Action Items

2.A. Policies - Consent Agenda

2.A.1) REVISED Policy 1035 - Relationship with the Media (Renumbered to Policy 908)

Administration is recommending the revision of Policy 1035 - Relationship with the Media and renumbering to the 900 Series: School/Community Relations. Attached is Policy 908 - Relationship with the Media for the second reading.

2.A.2) REVISED Policy 5070 - Graduations, Diplomas, and Certificates

Administration is recommending the revision of Policy 5070 - Graduations, Diplomas, and Certificates. Attached is Policy 5070 - Graduations, Diplomas, and Certificates for the first reading.

2.B. Resolutions - Consent Agenda

2.B.1) Resolution E-2-20-3715 - Resolution of School Board Supporting Form B Application to Minnesota State High School League Foundation

Attached is Resolution E-2-20-3715 - Resolution of School Board Supporting Form B Application to Minnesota State High School League Foundation. Resolution E-2-20-3715 supports Duluth East High School's application to the Minnesota State High School League Foundation for a Form B grant in the amount of $2,500. These grants assist school districts in providing seminars/training opportunities or support for specific schools functions for students/faculty members/officials and others who are involved in athletic and fine art programs.

2.C. Extended Trip Requests - Consent Agenda

2.C.1) Extended Trip Request - Wolf Ridge ELC - Homecroft Elementary

Fifth grade students from Homecroft Elementary School will travel to Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in Finland, MN from March 9-11, 2020. Students will learn winter survival skills and team building skills that cover Minnesota science standards. The total cost of the trip will be $12,380 and will be funded by donations and student fees.

2.C.2) Extended Trip Request - New York City - Denfeld Band

Band students from Denfeld High School will travel to New York City, NY from April 5-10, 2020. Students will experience NYC culture and world class music and theater. The total cost of the trip will be $25,500 and funded by student fees.

2.C.3) Extended Trip Request - Washington, DC - Denfeld Key Club

Key Club students from Denfeld High School will travel to Washington, DC from April 5-10, 2020. Students will visit national monuments, Capitol Hill and cultural events. The total cost of the trip will be $18,955 and will be funded by donations and student fee.

2.D. Diploma Requests - Consent Agenda

The following students have met all graduation requirements for the Duluth Public Schools and should be awarded a Diploma:

Brody James Robinson - January 17, 2020
Kayla Sage Soukup - January 17, 2020
Joshua Rilea - January 21, 2020
Kaila Balsley - January 21, 2020
Samantha Rene Ryding - January 24, 2020
Ellis Daniel Wilson - January 24, 2020
Cierra Robin Hansen - February 6, 2020
Kody Tah Sayarath - February 14, 2020
Gibran B. Daldoul - February 28, 2020