June 19, 2018 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

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.

1.B. Curriculum and Instruction Report

Dr. Michael Cary, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, shared current information on the status of the work of the curriculum and instruction department.

1.C. Informational Presentations

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 reviewed the continuous improvement process for their site: Area Learning Center and Residentials.

1.C.2) Interim Technology Plan

Dr. Cary and Bart Smith, Technology Department Manager, provided an update on the district's interim technology plan, along with future options for consideration.

1.D. Grant Partnerships with Duluth Public Schools

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.

1.E. Grant Applications

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.

1.F. Regulations - NONE

2. Action Items

2.A. Presentation Items Requiring Approval

2.A.1) Head Start Federal Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

Pam Rees, Duluth Head Start Director, presented an overview of the Head Start Federal Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for approval.

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.

2.A.3) Duluth Head Start Self Assessment

Duluth Head Start has completed their annual Self -Assessment as required by Head Start Performance Standards.

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.

2.B. Resolutions

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

2.B.2) Resolution E-6-18-3555 - Commitment for an Education Equity Framework

William Howes, Office of Education Equity Coordinator, shared the process utilized to develop the Duluth Public Schools Education Equity Framework. Recommendations for implementation and accountability measures were also shared. Attached is Resolution E-6-18-3555 - Commitment for an Education Equity Framework for approval. 

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

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

2.E. Policies - NONE

2.F. Extended Trip Requests - NONE

3. Future Items

Policy Updates