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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 Starzecki highlighted efforts in teaching and learning across ISD 709. Updates were shared regarding implementation of District initiatives to support teaching and learning. As part of her report, Assistant Superintendent Starzecki also shared an update regarding the ongoing efforts to develop an action plan in response to disproportionate discipline data.  
1.B. Informational Presentations
1.B.1) Record of Continuous Improvement (RCI) Presentations

Throughout the school year, each school will be providing an update to the school board regarding their school improvement plan called Record of Continuous Improvement. The work on the RCI is being led by the Continuous Improve Team (CIT).  Each school has gone through a comprehensive needs assessment and developed action steps to improve student outcomes. This month the following schools reviewed the continuous improvement process for their site: Lakewood Elementary and Laura MacArthur Elementary School.
1.B.2) Advisory Committee Update

The district has a variety of advisory committees that inform our work. This month, we heard an update from the Education Equity Advisory Committee (EEAC). Cruz Mendoza, EEAC Chair, and committee members presented.
1.C. Grant Applications
1.C.1) MACAC National College Fair Grant

Sandra Rich, Duluth East High School, has submitted a grant application to the Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling (MACAC) in the amount of $3,400. If awarded, funds will be used to pay for busing to the Minnesota National College Fair in Minneapolis, MN in October 2018. Duluth East 11th grade students are given the opportunity to attend this event.
1.C.2) Essentia Health Grant

Melissa Janzen, Homecroft Elementary School, has submitted a grant application to Essentia Health in the amount of $4,999. If awarded, funds will be used to develop plans to resolve drainage issues with the field at Homecroft Elementary School. Ms. Janzen is working closely with Facilities Management regarding her intent to obtain supplemental funding to resolve the drainage issue.
1.C.3) Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation Grant

Duluth Public Schools ISD 709 has submitted for and received a grant from the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation in the amount of $1,900. Funds will be used to support the Duluth Service Learning Collaborative.
1.D. Regulations - None
2. Action Items
2.A. Presentation Items Requiring Approval
2.A.1) FY19 State Head Start Grant

On behalf of Head Start Director Pam Rees, Assistant Superintendent Starzecki presented an overview of the FY19 State Head Start Grant application for approval.
2.B. Resolutions
2.B.1) Resolution E-5-18-3540 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools

Attached is Resolution E-5-18-3540 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools, to accept and approve grant awards from the following organizations:

Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation
Lester Park Foundation
2.B.2) Resolution E-05-18-3541 - Response to American Indian Education Resolution of Concurrence and Non-concurrence 2017

Attached is Resolution E-05-18-3541 - Response to AIE Resolution of Concurrence and Non-concurrence 2017, in response to recommendations made by the AIE Parent Committee.
2.C. Diploma Requests

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

Samantha R. Smith - April 12, 2018
Van Michael Johnson - April 13, 2018
Amber Tietge - April 20, 2018
Austin J. Balen - April 24, 2018
Kaitlyn Rose West - April 25, 2018
Jared Thomas Larson - April 30, 2018
Drew Gary-Michael Brower - May 1, 2018
Haley Nicole Fossen - May 1, 2018
Jomari Earl Alexander - May 2, 2018
Skyler James Smith - May 4, 2018
Jasmine M. Clark - May 4, 2018
Joshua Keith Blacketter - June 5, 2018
Melinda Louise Bolgrien - June 5, 2018 
Esther Abigail Elizabeth Hammer - June 5, 2018
Caleb John Undahl - June 5, 2018
Megan Marie Kenney - June 5, 2018
Matthew R. Jupp - June 5, 2018
Samantha Pavek - June 5, 2018
2.D. Policies - None
2.E. Extended Trip Requests - None
3. Future Items

Curriculum Director's Report & Future Recommendations - June
Technology Plan Update - June
Comp Ed Funding Alignment & Reporting Template (SIP) - June
Policy Updates
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 15, 2018 at 6:30 PM - Education Committee - Regular School Board Meeting
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 Starzecki highlighted efforts in teaching and learning across ISD 709. Updates were shared regarding implementation of District initiatives to support teaching and learning. As part of her report, Assistant Superintendent Starzecki also shared an update regarding the ongoing efforts to develop an action plan in response to disproportionate discipline data.  
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) Record of Continuous Improvement (RCI) Presentations

Throughout the school year, each school will be providing an update to the school board regarding their school improvement plan called Record of Continuous Improvement. The work on the RCI is being led by the Continuous Improve Team (CIT).  Each school has gone through a comprehensive needs assessment and developed action steps to improve student outcomes. This month the following schools reviewed the continuous improvement process for their site: Lakewood Elementary and Laura MacArthur Elementary School.
Description:

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational.
Attachments:
Subject:
1.B.2) Advisory Committee Update

The district has a variety of advisory committees that inform our work. This month, we heard an update from the Education Equity Advisory Committee (EEAC). Cruz Mendoza, EEAC Chair, and committee members presented.
Description:

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational.
Attachments:
Subject:
1.C. Grant Applications
Subject:
1.C.1) MACAC National College Fair Grant

Sandra Rich, Duluth East High School, has submitted a grant application to the Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling (MACAC) in the amount of $3,400. If awarded, funds will be used to pay for busing to the Minnesota National College Fair in Minneapolis, MN in October 2018. Duluth East 11th grade students are given the opportunity to attend this event.
Description:

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational.
Subject:
1.C.2) Essentia Health Grant

Melissa Janzen, Homecroft Elementary School, has submitted a grant application to Essentia Health in the amount of $4,999. If awarded, funds will be used to develop plans to resolve drainage issues with the field at Homecroft Elementary School. Ms. Janzen is working closely with Facilities Management regarding her intent to obtain supplemental funding to resolve the drainage issue.
Description:

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational.
Subject:
1.C.3) Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation Grant

Duluth Public Schools ISD 709 has submitted for and received a grant from the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation in the amount of $1,900. Funds will be used to support the Duluth Service Learning Collaborative.
Description:

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational.
Subject:
1.D. Regulations - None
Subject:
2. Action Items
Subject:
2.A. Presentation Items Requiring Approval
Subject:
2.A.1) FY19 State Head Start Grant

On behalf of Head Start Director Pam Rees, Assistant Superintendent Starzecki presented an overview of the FY19 State Head Start Grant application for approval.
Description:

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board accept and approve the above item.
Attachments:
Subject:
2.B. Resolutions
Subject:
2.B.1) Resolution E-5-18-3540 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools

Attached is Resolution E-5-18-3540 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools, to accept and approve grant awards from the following organizations:

Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation
Lester Park Foundation
Description:

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board accept and approve Resolution E-5-18-3540  - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools.
Attachments:
Subject:
2.B.2) Resolution E-05-18-3541 - Response to American Indian Education Resolution of Concurrence and Non-concurrence 2017

Attached is Resolution E-05-18-3541 - Response to AIE Resolution of Concurrence and Non-concurrence 2017, in response to recommendations made by the AIE Parent Committee.
Description:

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board accept and approve Resolution E-05-18-3541 - Response to American Indian Education Resolution of Concurrence and Non-concurrence 2017.
Attachments:
Subject:
2.C. Diploma Requests

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

Samantha R. Smith - April 12, 2018
Van Michael Johnson - April 13, 2018
Amber Tietge - April 20, 2018
Austin J. Balen - April 24, 2018
Kaitlyn Rose West - April 25, 2018
Jared Thomas Larson - April 30, 2018
Drew Gary-Michael Brower - May 1, 2018
Haley Nicole Fossen - May 1, 2018
Jomari Earl Alexander - May 2, 2018
Skyler James Smith - May 4, 2018
Jasmine M. Clark - May 4, 2018
Joshua Keith Blacketter - June 5, 2018
Melinda Louise Bolgrien - June 5, 2018 
Esther Abigail Elizabeth Hammer - June 5, 2018
Caleb John Undahl - June 5, 2018
Megan Marie Kenney - June 5, 2018
Matthew R. Jupp - June 5, 2018
Samantha Pavek - June 5, 2018
Description:

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board accept and approve the above Diploma Requests.
Attachments:
Subject:
2.D. Policies - None
Subject:
2.E. Extended Trip Requests - None
Subject:
3. Future Items

Curriculum Director's Report & Future Recommendations - June
Technology Plan Update - June
Comp Ed Funding Alignment & Reporting Template (SIP) - June
Policy Updates

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