1.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report

The purpose of this report is to provide regular updates to the Education Committee regarding teaching and learning. Assistant Superintendent Jeff Horton shared current information regarding implementation of district initiatives and school operations.

1.B. Curriculum and Instruction Report

The purpose of this report is to provide regular updates to the Education Committee regarding teaching and learning. Director of Curriculum and Instruction Gail Netland Froyd shared current information regarding the status of the work of the curriculum and instruction department.

1.C. 8th Grade Math Pilot Update

Curriculum Director Gail Netland Froyd and Math Specialist Patti Bambenek shared an update on the 8th grade math pilot of College Preparatory Math (CPM).

1.D. 2017-18 Graduation Rates and Strategies Presentation

Director of Assessment, Evaluation and Performance Dr. Tawnyea Lake, Assistant Superintendent Jeff Horton and members of the District Advisory Committee presented information on the 2017-18 graduation rates for the Duluth Public Schools, as well as district led initiatives to support student achievement and increase graduation rates.

1.E. Grant Applications

1.E.1) Minnesota Department of Education - Nutrition Division Grant Application

Child Nutrition Director Pam Bowe has submitted a grant application, on behalf of Stowe Elementary School, to the Minnesota Department of Education's Nutrition Division in the amount of $13,500. If awarded, funds will be used to purchase fresh fruits & vegetables to be served in the classrooms as a snack.

1.E.2) Perpich Center for Arts Education - Comprehensive Arts Planning Program (CAPP) Grant Application

Director of Curriculum and Instruction Gail Netland Froyd has submitted a grant application to the Perpich Center for Arts Education Comprehensive Arts Planning Program (CAPP) in the amount of $2,500. If awarded, funds will be used to establish an ISD 709 Arts Leadership Team and provide leaders with professional development.

1.E.3) National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) Grant Application

Denfeld High School Guidance Counselor Geri Saari has submitted a grant application to the National Association for College Admission Counseling in the amount of $750. If awarded, funds will be used to fund round trip transportation for Denfeld High School students to attend the National College Fair in Minneapolis, MN on October 2, 2019.

1.E.4) Minnesota Department Agriculture - Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation Program (AGRI) Dairy Cooler Grant Application

Child Nutrition Director Pam Bowe has submitted for and received a grant, on behalf of Lakewood, Lowell and Stowe Elementary Schools, from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation Program (AGRI) in the amount of $4,500. Funds will be used to purchase dairy coolers for each school.

1.E.5) Jeffers Foundation Grant Application

Stowe Elementary School Principal Nathan Glockle has submitted for and received a grant from the Jeffers Foundation in the amount of $500. Funds will be used to implement a school garden project at Stowe.

1.F. Grant Partnerships with Duluth Public Schools

1.F.1) Lake Superior College and Duluth Schools Algebra II Alignment and Collaboration

Lake Superior College in partnership with Duluth Public Schools has received funding from Minnesota State in the amount of $10,000 for a “Duluth Schools Algebra II Alignment and Collaboration." Funds will be used to support a secondary-to-postsecondary partnership and curriculum alignment.

2. Action Items

2.A. Policies

2.A.1) REVISED Policy 6120 - Musical Instruments (Renumbered to Policy 625)

Administration is recommending the revision of Policy 6120 - Musical Instruments and renumbering to the 600 Series: Education Programs. Attached is Policy 625 - Musical Instruments for first reading.

2.B. Resolutions

2.B.1) Resolution E-5-19-3645 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools

Attached is Resolution E-5-19-3645 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools, to accept and approve grant awards from the following organizations:

Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation - Esperanza Fund
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Jeffers Foundation

2.B.2) Resolution E-05-19-3646 - Response to American Indian Education Resolution of Concurrence and Non-concurrence 2018

Attached is Resolution E-05-19-3646 - Response to AIE Resolution of Concurrence and Non-concurrence 2018, in response to recommendations made by the AIE Parent Committee.

2.C. Extended Trip Requests

2.C.1) Extended Trip Request - Denfeld High School Jazz Band

Denfeld High School Jazz Band student traveled to Eau Claire, WI from April 26 - 27, 2019 to participate in the Eau Claire Jazz Festival. The cost of this trip was $2,315 and was funded by Music Boosters and student fees.

2.C.2) Extended Trip Request - Health Occupations Student Association National Competition

Health Occupations Student Association (HOSA) students from Duluth Public Schools will travel to the HOSA National Competition in Orlando, FL from June 18 - 22, 2019. The cost of this trip will be $14,326 and funded by the Perkins grant and student fees.

2.D. Diploma Requests

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

Valerie Dodge - April 22, 2019
Caleb Edward Davis - April 23, 2019
Travis John LaPlante - April 23, 2019
Carly A. Gelineau - April 24, 2019
Payton Rose Kaarbo - April 25, 2019
Hailey M. Smith - May 1, 2019
Joseph A. Northrup Jr. - May 7, 2019
Alyssa Grace Prudhomme - May 30, 2019
Austin Mehling - May 30, 2019
Margaret Rose Nelson - May 30, 2019
Madison Marie Dosan - May 30, 2019
Estonia Maria Rodriguez-Hernandez - June 4, 2019
Steven E. Koop - June 4, 2019
Liam Idso - June 4, 2019

2.E. 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, 2019 to June 30, 2020:

The Regents of the University of Minnesota through its Duluth Campus Upward Bound

3. Future Items

Policy Updates