Projector: September 20, 2011 at 6:30 PM - Education Committee - Regular School Board Meeting

Meeting Agenda

1. Presentations

1.A. 2010-11 MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment) Science Test Results

Tawnyea Lake, Director of Assessment, Performance, and Evaluation provided an overview of the State, District, and individual school 2010-11 MCA Science Test results, which are administered to students in grades five, eight, and once in high school.

2. Process for Selecting Names for Middle Schools

There was discussion surrounding the process for selecting names for our new middle schools.

3. Presentation of Duluth Internet Safety and Duluth Public Schools Compliancy with CIPA (Children's Internet Protection Act)

Keith Anderson, Supervisor of Technology, presented information on the Duluth Public Schools Compliancy with CIPA.

4. Starting and Ending Times for the 2011-12 School Year

An overview of the Duluth Public Schools 2011-12 starting and ending times was shared along with discussion regarding some minor adjustments to Morgan Park and Woodland's starting and ending times.

5. Closing Times for District-owned Playgrounds

There was discussion surrounding the possibility of implementing official opening and closing times for all District-owned playgrounds.

6. 2011 ACT Assessment Results

Tawnyea Lake, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, shared the local results of the 2011 ACT Assessment, which is a national college entrance exam and accepted by all United States colleges and universities.

7. Integration Specialists Update

Ron Hagland, Director of Education Equity, presented an update on the Integration Specialists who will be beginning their second year as part of the strategic plan to help close the student achievement gap and accelerate learning for all students.

8. Informational Items

8.A. MDE (Minnesota Department of Education) Approval of the 2011-12 Integration Budget

The Duluth Public Schools received written notification on August 19, 2011 that MDE has approved the District's 2011-12 Integration Budget in the amount of $2,088,016, which is the full amount of the District's proposal. Ron Hagland and Bill Gronseth were available to answer any questions regarding the utilization of these funds.

9. Regulation 3187R - Internet Use Regulations

Attached for informational purposes are revisions to Regulation 3187R - Internet Use Regulations.

10. Action Items

10.A. Resolution E-9-11-2928 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools

Attached is Resolution E-9-11-2928 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools, to accept and approve grant awards for the following organizations:

    MDE
    MDE/MN State Colleges & Universities
    Essentia Corporate Contributions

10.B. Access to Internet Student Data - Non-District Employees

It is requested that the following organizations be granted access to the Student Information System to support District functions from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012:

    MN Alliance with Youth
    Fathers and Children Together
    Grant Community School Collaborative
    Men of Peacemakers

10.C. Diplomas

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

    Reuben Robert Smith - July 29, 2011
    Andrew J. Lisiecki - August 8, 2011
    Andrew D. Hanson - July 29, 2011
    Jacob Scott Vukelich - July 29, 2011
    Jordan K. Fedora - July 29, 2011

Agenda Item

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Meeting:	September 20, 2011 at 6:30 PM - Education Committee - Regular School Board Meeting
Subject:	1. Presentations
Subject:	1.A. 2010-11 MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment) Science Test Results Tawnyea Lake, Director of Assessment, Performance, and Evaluation provided an overview of the State, District, and individual school 2010-11 MCA Science Test results, which are administered to students in grades five, eight, and once in high school.
Description: Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational.
Attachments: 2010-2011_Science_Results_District[1] Handouts 2010-2011_Science_Results_District[1] Handouts 9/14/2011 at 12:18 PM
Subject:	2. Process for Selecting Names for Middle Schools There was discussion surrounding the process for selecting names for our new middle schools.
Description: Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational.
Attachments: 7105 Naming New School 7105 Naming New School 9/14/2011 at 1:51 PM
Subject:	3. Presentation of Duluth Internet Safety and Duluth Public Schools Compliancy with CIPA (Children's Internet Protection Act) Keith Anderson, Supervisor of Technology, presented information on the Duluth Public Schools Compliancy with CIPA.
Description: Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational.
Attachments: 3187 Use Policy for Internet Access 3187 Use Policy for Internet Access 9/14/2011 at 1:13 PM
Subject:	4. Starting and Ending Times for the 2011-12 School Year An overview of the Duluth Public Schools 2011-12 starting and ending times was shared along with discussion regarding some minor adjustments to Morgan Park and Woodland's starting and ending times.
Description: Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational.
Subject:	5. Closing Times for District-owned Playgrounds There was discussion surrounding the possibility of implementing official opening and closing times for all District-owned playgrounds.
Description: Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational.
Subject:	6. 2011 ACT Assessment Results Tawnyea Lake, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, shared the local results of the 2011 ACT Assessment, which is a national college entrance exam and accepted by all United States colleges and universities.
Description: Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational.
Attachments: 2011_ACT_Summary_Report[2] Handouts 2011_ACT_Summary_Report[2] Handouts 9/14/2011 at 12:19 PM
Subject:	7. Integration Specialists Update Ron Hagland, Director of Education Equity, presented an update on the Integration Specialists who will be beginning their second year as part of the strategic plan to help close the student achievement gap and accelerate learning for all students.
Description: Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational.
Attachments: Monthly_I-Spec_contact_Log_YTD_'10-'11(1)(1) Monthly_I-Spec_contact_Log_YTD_'10-'11(1)(1) 9/14/2011 at 12:19 PM
Subject:	8. Informational Items
Description: The following items are for informational purposes only and do not require School Board approval.
Subject:	8.A. MDE (Minnesota Department of Education) Approval of the 2011-12 Integration Budget The Duluth Public Schools received written notification on August 19, 2011 that MDE has approved the District's 2011-12 Integration Budget in the amount of $2,088,016, which is the full amount of the District's proposal. Ron Hagland and Bill Gronseth were available to answer any questions regarding the utilization of these funds.
Description: Recommendation: It is recommended that this item be received as informational.
Attachments: MDE_Approval_Ltr_2011-12_Integration_Budget[1] MDE_Approval_Ltr_2011-12_Integration_Budget[1] 9/8/2011 at 1:51 PM
Subject:	9. Regulation 3187R - Internet Use Regulations Attached for informational purposes are revisions to Regulation 3187R - Internet Use Regulations.
Description: Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational.
Attachments: 3187R_-_INTERNET_USE_REGULATIONS_-_revision_9.20.11[1] 3187R_-_INTERNET_USE_REGULATIONS_-_revision_9.20.11[1] 9/8/2011 at 1:52 PM
Subject:	10. Action Items
Subject:	10.A. Resolution E-9-11-2928 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools Attached is Resolution E-9-11-2928 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools, to accept and approve grant awards for the following organizations: MDE MDE/MN State Colleges & Universities Essentia Corporate Contributions
Description: Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve Resolution E-9-11-2928 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools.
Attachments: RESOLUTION_September Grant Awards RESOLUTION_September Grant Awards 9/8/2011 at 2:06 PM Grants Awarded-Back-up Grants Awarded-Back-up 9/8/2011 at 2:09 PM
Subject:	10.B. Access to Internet Student Data - Non-District Employees It is requested that the following organizations be granted access to the Student Information System to support District functions from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012: MN Alliance with Youth Fathers and Children Together Grant Community School Collaborative Men of Peacemakers
Description: Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board accept and approve the above requests for access to internet student data.
Attachments: Annual Data Sharing Agreement-Back-up Annual Data Sharing Agreement-Back-up 9/8/2011 at 2:23 PM
Subject:	10.C. Diplomas The following students have completed all high school requirements and should be awared a diploma: Reuben Robert Smith - July 29, 2011 Andrew J. Lisiecki - August 8, 2011 Andrew D. Hanson - July 29, 2011 Jacob Scott Vukelich - July 29, 2011 Jordan K. Fedora - July 29, 2011
Description: Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve the above diploma awards.
Attachments: Diploma Requests-Back-up Diploma Requests-Back-up 9/8/2011 at 2:28 PM

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