1.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report

As part of her monthly report, Assistant Superintendent Amy 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. Informational Presentations

1.B.1) Youth in Action Presentation

Representatives from St. Louis County’s Youth in Action Program presented information regarding the program's activities, events and leadership opportunities offered to local area students.

1.B.2) Full Service Community Schools Presentation

Rachel Thapa and Jen Eddy, Full Service Community Schools Program Coordinators, presented information regarding the work that they've done to implement Full Service Community Schools programming and services at Myers-Wilkins Elementary and Lincoln Park Middle School. They also provided an update regarding grant funding to expand this work at these schools and other schools throughout the District.

1.B.3) Course Guides and Program Changes for 2017-18

Dr. Michael Cary, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, presented information regarding course guides and program changes for the 2017-18 school year. Dr. Cary also reviewed upcoming changes to college and university accreditation rules that impact College in the Schools (CITS) programming.

1.C. Grant Applications - NONE

1.D. Regulations - NONE

2. Action Items

2.A. Presentation Items Requiring Approval - NONE

2.B. Grant Awards

2.B.1) Resolution E-11-16-3404 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools

Attached is Resolution E-11-16-3404 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools, to accept and approve the grant awards from the following organizations:

Northland Foundation

2.C. Extended Field Trip Requests

Eleventh and twelfth grade Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) from Denfeld and East High Schools will be traveling to the Hilton in Bloomington, Minnesota from November 10-11, 2016 to participate in the Minnesota HOSA Fall Conference.  During the conference they will run for state officer positions.  They will also take part in lessons in leadership, parliamentary procedures, and career development.  The total cost of the trip is $4,835 and will be funded with student fees and grant dollars.

Eleventh and twelfth grade Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) from Denfeld and East High Schools will be traveling to the Hilton in Bloomington, Minnesota from November 18-19, 2016 to participate in state officer training and Spring Leadership Conference planning. The total cost of the trip is $1,084 and will be funded with student fees and grant dollars.

Eleventh and twelfth grade Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) from Denfeld and East High Schools will be traveling to Camp Ripley in Little Falls, Minnesota to participate in the Minnesota HOSA MRC Camp/Workshop from December 1-3, 2016.  They will take part in emergency preparedness lessons in authentic settings in the areas of CPR and First-Aid.  The total cost of the trip is $5,584 and will be funded with grant dollars and student fees.

Fifth grade students from Lester Park Elementary School will be traveling to the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in Finland, Minnesota from March 10-12, 2017. This trip will provide students with an experiential learning opportunity, which will help them develop teamwork skills and provide a chance for personal growth. The trip is organized by parents, financed through fund raising activities and student/chaperon fees and will take place outside of the regular school schedule.

2.D. Policies

2.D.1) 5154 - Student Disability Nondiscrimination - DELETION

In moving to the MSBA Model Policies, administration is recommending the deletion of Policy 5154 which will be replace with MSBA Policy 521.

2.D.2) NEW Policy 521 - Student Disability Nondiscrimination

Attached is revised MSBA Policy 521 for first reading, This policy would replace the current Policy 5154.

2.D.3) 5155 - Special Education Services For Students With Disabilities - DELETION

In moving to the MSBA Model Policies, administration is recommending the deletion of Policy 5155 which will be replace with MSBA Policy 608.

2.D.4) NEW Policy 608 - Instructional Services - Special Education

Attached is revised MSBA Policy 608 for first reading, This policy would replace the current Policy 5155.

2.E. Diploma Requests

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

Kaylee Ann Broman - October 11, 2016
Savannah M. Forrer - October 12, 2016
Harold Walker III - October 19, 2016
Morgan Rose Chiodi - November 7, 2016

2.F. Data Sharing Agreements - NONE

3. Future Items

2017-18 Calendar - December
Wellness Policy Updates