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Meeting Agenda
1. Presentations 
1.A. Future Implementation of Duluth Public Schools On-line Courses

Bill Gronseth presented an overview and timeline for the implementation of future Duluth Public Schools on-line courses.
2. Informational Items
2.A. Grant Applications - None
3. Action Items
3.A. Presentation Items Requiring Approval
3.A.1) 2011-12 Federal Head Start Grant Application

The Federal Head Start Grant proposal for FY11-12, which was approved by the Head Start Policy Council on April 5, 2011, was presented by Pam Rees, Director of Head Start, for Board review and approval.
3.A.2) Withdrawal of Duluth Public Schools' Charter Sponsorship of Lake Superior High School

Lake Superior High School and the Duluth Public Schools have mutually agreed to end the Duluth Public Schools' Sponsorship of Lake Superior High School as a charter school effective June 30, 2011, pursuant to section 15 of the Charter School Contract. The Duluth School Board originally approved this sponsorship in March of 2006 and approved continued sponsorship in June of 2009.  A copy of the agreement to terminate is attached for Board review and approval.
3.B. Resolution E-4-11-2873 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools

Attached is Resolution E-4-11-2873 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools, to accept and approve grant awards for the following organizations:

    Minnesota Department of Education
    Junior League of Duluth
3.C. Extended Trip Requests

The following extended trip request is submitted for approval:

Central High School's DECA Learn & Earn Project students placed third at the State DECA Competition and will be traveling to Orlando, Florida to compete in the Nationals at the Orange County Convention Center from April 30-May  3, 2011.  The cost of the trip is $765 per student and will be funded through student fees and fund raising activities.
3.D. Diplomas

The following students have completed all high school requirements and should be awared a diploma:

    Scott Bosshart - September 13, 2010
    Cody Ronding - November 1, 2010
    James Rogers-Koivisto - February 7, 2011
    Deborah Crawford - February 14, 2011
    Cory Townsend - February 28, 2011
    Rory Fuller - March 3, 2011  
    Robyn Young - March 25, 2011
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 26, 2011 at 6:30 PM - Education Committee - Regular School Board Meeting
Subject:
1. Presentations 
Subject:
1.A. Future Implementation of Duluth Public Schools On-line Courses

Bill Gronseth presented an overview and timeline for the implementation of future Duluth Public Schools on-line courses.
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational.
Subject:
2. Informational Items
Description:

The following items are for informational purposes only and do not require School Board approval.
Subject:
2.A. Grant Applications - None
Subject:
3. Action Items
Subject:
3.A. Presentation Items Requiring Approval
Subject:
3.A.1) 2011-12 Federal Head Start Grant Application

The Federal Head Start Grant proposal for FY11-12, which was approved by the Head Start Policy Council on April 5, 2011, was presented by Pam Rees, Director of Head Start, for Board review and approval.
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board accept and approve this item.
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2) Withdrawal of Duluth Public Schools' Charter Sponsorship of Lake Superior High School

Lake Superior High School and the Duluth Public Schools have mutually agreed to end the Duluth Public Schools' Sponsorship of Lake Superior High School as a charter school effective June 30, 2011, pursuant to section 15 of the Charter School Contract. The Duluth School Board originally approved this sponsorship in March of 2006 and approved continued sponsorship in June of 2009.  A copy of the agreement to terminate is attached for Board review and approval.
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board accept and approve this item.
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Resolution E-4-11-2873 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools

Attached is Resolution E-4-11-2873 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools, to accept and approve grant awards for the following organizations:

    Minnesota Department of Education
    Junior League of Duluth
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve Resolution E-4-11-2873- Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools.
Attachments:
Subject:
3.C. Extended Trip Requests

The following extended trip request is submitted for approval:

Central High School's DECA Learn & Earn Project students placed third at the State DECA Competition and will be traveling to Orlando, Florida to compete in the Nationals at the Orange County Convention Center from April 30-May  3, 2011.  The cost of the trip is $765 per student and will be funded through student fees and fund raising activities.
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve the above extended field trip request.
Attachments:
Subject:
3.D. Diplomas

The following students have completed all high school requirements and should be awared a diploma:

    Scott Bosshart - September 13, 2010
    Cody Ronding - November 1, 2010
    James Rogers-Koivisto - February 7, 2011
    Deborah Crawford - February 14, 2011
    Cory Townsend - February 28, 2011
    Rory Fuller - March 3, 2011  
    Robyn Young - March 25, 2011
Description:

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve the above diploma awards.
Attachments:

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