June 10, 2019 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. Assistant Superintendent Jeff Horton 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. Director of Curriculum and Instruction Gail Netland Froyd will share current information regarding the status of the work of the curriculum and instruction department.

1.C. Grant Applications

1.C.1) Scott D. Anderson Leadership Foundation Fund Grant Application

Duluth Public Schools has submitted for and received a grant from the Scott D. Anderson Leadership Foundation Fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation in the amount of $18,430. Funds will be used to support the annual, week-long Scott Anderson Leadership Forum.

1.C.2) Minnesota Department of Education - School Safety Grant Application(s)

Duluth Public Schools has submitted for and received grants from the Minnesota Department of Education in the amounts of $61,566 (Denfeld) and $9,415 (Rockridge). Funds will be used to support upgrades to access controls, hardware and communication systems at Denfeld High School and Rockridge Academy.

1.C.3) Rotary Club of Duluth Harbortown Minnesota USA, Inc. Grant Application

Patrick Moore, Area Learning Center, has submitted for and received a grant from Rotary Club of Duluth Harbortown Minnesota USA, Inc. in the amount of $1,000. Funds will be used to purchase a virtual reality (VR) set for Health class at the Area Learning Center. Students will use the VR set to learn CPR and first aid through virtual real world scenarios.

1.C.4) Northland Foundation Grant Application

Community Education Director Jay Roesler has submitted a grant application to the Northland Foundation in the amount of $5,000. If awarded, funds will be used to support the District's Prenatal to Grade 3 team work on transition and alignment along the P-3 learning continuum including strategies to create a more supportive social and emotional learning environment for children.

1.C.5) Kiwanis Club of Friendly Duluth Grant Application

Stowe Elementary School has submitted a grant application to the Kiwanis Club of Friendly Duluth in the amount of $1,000. If awarded, funds will be used to purchase plants, seeds, tools and equipment for the four raised garden beds at Stowe Elementary School.

1.C.6) Boston Scientific Grant Application

Cal Harris, Laura MacArthur Elementary School, has submitted a grant application to Boston Scientific in the amount of $300. If awarded, funds will be used to support the Soaring Eagles LEGO Robotics Team at Laura MacArthur Elementary School.

1.C.7) The Bernick Family Foundation Grant Application

Cal Harris, Laura MacArthur Elementary School, has submitted a grant application to the Bernick Family Foundation in the amount of $1,000. If awarded, funds will be used to support culturally-based after school programming and robotics at Laura MacArthur Elementary School.

1.D. Grant Partnerships with Duluth Public Schools

1.D.1) ISD 709 and Duluth Police Department Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) Grant Partnership

ISD 709 and the Duluth Police Department applied for and were awarded the 2018 COPS STOP School Violence Program grant in the amount of $500,000. The grant provides security upgrades at each school in the district. The City of Duluth serves as the fiscal host for the grant.

2. Action Items

2.A. Presentation Items Requiring Approval

2.A.1) FY20 State Head Start Grant 

Head Start Director Pam Rees will present an overview of the FY20 State Head Start Grant application for approval.

2.B. Policies

2.B.1) REVISED Policy 6120 - Musical Instruments (Renumbered to Policy 625)

Administration is recommending the revision of Policy 6120 - Musical Instruments and renumbering to the 600 Series: Education Programs. Attached is Policy 625 - Musical Instruments for second reading.

2.B.2) 6109 - Duluth Public Schools Online Learning Policy - DELETION

In moving to the MSBA Model Policies, administration is recommending the deletion of Policy 6109 - Duluth Public Schools Online Learning Policy, which will be replaced with MSBA Policy 624 - Online Learning Options.

2.B.3) NEW Policy 624 - Online Learning Options

Attached is revised MSBA Policy 624 - Online Learning Options, for the first reading. This policy would replace Policy 6190 - Duluth Public Schools Online Learning Policy.

2.C. Resolutions

2.C.1) Resolution E-6-19-3659 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools

Attached is Resolution E-6-19-3659 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools, to accept and approve grant awards from the following organizations:

DSCAF - Scott D. Anderson Leadership Foundation Fund
Minnesota Department of Education
Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Rotary Club of Duluth Harbortown Minnesota USA, Inc.

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, 2019 to June 30, 2020:

Duluth Area Family YMCA
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. Diploma Requests

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

Derrick Lavel Handy - March 14, 2019
Brock Gerald Johnston - May 10, 2019
Hunter Matthew Wisocki - May 10, 2019
Analee Adele Bruckelmyer - May 15, 2019
Daneya Vasilisa Kirven - May 17, 2019
Adyn Dean Pence - May 17, 2019
Linda Cleo Johnson - May 21, 2019
Simon Ngumo - May 29, 2019
Trinidy N. Nielcen - May 29, 2019
Logan David Rempert - May 31, 2019
Justin T. Jensen - May 31, 2019
Keegan R. Suksi - June 3, 2019
Dakota D. Siegle - June 3, 2019
Kyle L. LaPlante - June 3, 2019
Destiny E. Hegg - June 4, 2019
Alexis N. Morris - June 4, 2019
Andrew Jakob Olson - June 4, 2019
Brendin M. Price - June 4, 2019
Savannah Rae Walraven - June 4, 2019
Warren James Johnston - June 4, 2019
Lon S. Bruckelmyer - June 4, 2019
Kadin P. Williams - June 4, 2019
Winona M. Killsprettyenemy - June 4, 2019
Kent M. Long - June 4, 2019
TyVaughn D. White - June 4, 2019
Kayla J. Legore - June 4, 2019
Jaiden L. Brickson - June 4, 2019
Joshua M. Canfield - June 4, 2019
Eliana E. Katoch - June 4, 2019
Felicia M. Gustafson - June 4, 2019
Caitlynn J. Pappas - June 4, 2019
Kaya L. Clark - June 4, 2019
Alexis M. Dietz - June 4, 2019
Kyra E. Gibson - June 4, 2019
Danielle M. Grymala - June 4, 2019
Delanie M. Lowney - June 4, 2019
BreAnna K Miller-Cohen - June 4, 2019
Omri M. Mitchell - June 4, 2019
Sean H Mitchell - June 4, 2019
Malik B. Moore - June 4, 2019
Miz Janetta D. Paul - June 4, 2019
Hali D. Reilly - June 4, 2019
Kevin J. Skoglund - June 4, 2019
Heaven R. Taylor - June 4, 2019
Aundrey T. Tran - June 4, 2019
Shylan S. Vondall - June 4, 2019
Terrance V. Walker - June 4, 2019
Summer R. Wrazidlo - June 4, 2019
Joshua Yomandam Ali - June 5, 2019
Samantha L. Chrysler - June 5, 2019
Cullen Vernon Harder - June 6, 2019
Macie Lila Johnston - June 6, 2019
Delaney K. Teller - June 6, 2019
Sean J. Manahan - June 6, 2019
Paul E. Lutz - June 6, 2019
Emily Olivia Hanson-Kaasa - June 6, 2019
Jason Alan Teschner - June 6, 2019
Dakota S. Fjeran - June 6, 2019
Holly Anne Thoreson - June 7, 2019

3. Future Items

Policy Updates