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Meeting Agenda
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 Amy Starzecki will highlight efforts in teaching and learning across ISD 709. Updates will be shared regarding implementation of District initiatives to support teaching and learning.
1.B. Informational Presentations
1.B.1) 2016-17 State Test Results

Assistant Superintendent Amy Starzecki, Dr. Tawnyea Lake, Director of Assessment and Evaluation, and Dr. Michael Cary, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, will share details regarding the work that has been done district wide to address student achievement. The Minnesota Department of Education recently released the 2016-17 state test results, which include the results of the accountability tests, MCA and MTAS.  A detailed review of these results and achievement strategies for next year will be provided.
1.C. Grant Applications - PLACEHOLDER
1.D. Regulations - NONE
2. Action Items
2.A. Presentation Items Requiring Approval - NONE
2.B. Policies
2.B.1) 5084 - Bullying Prohibition Policy - DELETION

In moving to the MSBA Model Policies, administration is recommending the deletion of Policy 5084, which will be replaced with MSBA Policy 514.
2.B.2) NEW Policy 514 - Bullying Prohibition Policy

Attached is revised MSBA Policy 514 for the first reading. This policy would replace Policy 5084.
2.C. 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, 2017 to June 30, 2018:

MEN AS PEACEMAKERS
DULUTH AREA FAMILY YMCA
YWCA, GIRLPOWER
2.D. Grant Awards - PLACEHOLDER
2.E. Diploma Requests

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

Aleah Shea Renee Aakre - July 19, 2017
Corey Christopher Hamilton - July 19, 2017
Nyla Tomeka Murrell-French - July, 19, 2017
Akira Curtis, July 20, 2017
Brian Richard Boardwell - August 16, 2017
Jacob James Boardwell - August 16, 2017
Zoe Lynn Hauswirth - August 16, 2017
Addrieanna Dianne Kilby - August 16, 2017
Megan E. Kvale - August 16, 2017
Jasmine Ann Johnson - August 16, 2017
Jasmine Lee Nordberg - August 16, 2017
3. Future Items

Policy Updates
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Meeting: August 15, 2017 at 4:15 PM - Education Committee
Subject:
1. Informational Items - These items are provided for informational purposes only and no action is required.
Subject:
1.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report

As part of her monthly report, Assistant Superintendent Amy Starzecki will highlight efforts in teaching and learning across ISD 709. Updates will be shared regarding implementation of District initiatives to support teaching and learning.
Description:

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational.
Attachments:
Subject:
1.B. Informational Presentations
Subject:
1.B.1) 2016-17 State Test Results

Assistant Superintendent Amy Starzecki, Dr. Tawnyea Lake, Director of Assessment and Evaluation, and Dr. Michael Cary, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, will share details regarding the work that has been done district wide to address student achievement. The Minnesota Department of Education recently released the 2016-17 state test results, which include the results of the accountability tests, MCA and MTAS.  A detailed review of these results and achievement strategies for next year will be provided.
Description:

Recommendation
:  It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational.
Subject:
1.C. Grant Applications - PLACEHOLDER
Subject:
1.D. Regulations - NONE
Subject:
2. Action Items
Subject:
2.A. Presentation Items Requiring Approval - NONE
Subject:
2.B. Policies
Subject:
2.B.1) 5084 - Bullying Prohibition Policy - DELETION

In moving to the MSBA Model Policies, administration is recommending the deletion of Policy 5084, which will be replaced with MSBA Policy 514.
Description:

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve the deletion of Policy 5084 for the second reading.
Attachments:
Subject:
2.B.2) NEW Policy 514 - Bullying Prohibition Policy

Attached is revised MSBA Policy 514 for the first reading. This policy would replace Policy 5084.
Description:

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve Policy 514 for the second reading.
Attachments:
Subject:
2.C. 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, 2017 to June 30, 2018:

MEN AS PEACEMAKERS
DULUTH AREA FAMILY YMCA
YWCA, GIRLPOWER
Description:

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board accept and approve the above item.
Attachments:
Subject:
2.D. Grant Awards - PLACEHOLDER
Subject:
2.E. Diploma Requests

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

Aleah Shea Renee Aakre - July 19, 2017
Corey Christopher Hamilton - July 19, 2017
Nyla Tomeka Murrell-French - July, 19, 2017
Akira Curtis, July 20, 2017
Brian Richard Boardwell - August 16, 2017
Jacob James Boardwell - August 16, 2017
Zoe Lynn Hauswirth - August 16, 2017
Addrieanna Dianne Kilby - August 16, 2017
Megan E. Kvale - August 16, 2017
Jasmine Ann Johnson - August 16, 2017
Jasmine Lee Nordberg - August 16, 2017
Description:

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board accept and approve the above Diploma Requests.
Attachments:
Subject:
3. Future Items

Policy Updates

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