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Meeting Agenda
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1. Informational Items - These items are provided for informational purposes only and no action is required.
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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 will share current information regarding implementation of district initiatives and school operations. |
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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 will share current information regarding the status of the work of the curriculum and instruction department. |
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1.C. Grant Applications
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1.C.1) Irving Community Club Grant - Stowe Elementary School
Stowe Elementary School Principal Nathan Glockle has submitted a grant application to the Irving Community Club in the amount of $1,200. If awarded, funds will be used to off-set the cost of Stowe's annual Wolf Ridge ELC student trip. |
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2. Action Items
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2.A. Presentation Items Requiring Approval
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2.A.1) Duluth Head Start Transportation Waiver
The Duluth Public Schools Head Start Program has an opportunity to provide transportation to 4 year old's enrolled in Head Start on school district buses during the upcoming school year. Head Start children will be allowed to ride school district K-5 buses if this waiver request is approved. To be clear, this busing opportunity is for children who are 4 by September 1st and are enrolled with Head Start dollars. Children who are 4 and enrolled in Duluth Preschool through School Readiness may also ride the K-5 buses, however we only need approval for Head Start children to ride without monitors and restraints. Therefore, we propose to waive the regulations for restraints 1303.71(d) and 1303.72(a) (1) and monitors 1303.72(a) (4). Duluth Head Start Director Sherry Williams will present the Duluth Head Start Transportation Waiver for approval. |
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2.B. Policies
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2.B.1) Policy 521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination - Revision
Administration is recommending the revision of Policy 521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination. Attached is revised Policy 521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination for second reading. |
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2.C. Resolutions
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2.C.1) Resolution E-9-19-3675 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools
Attached is Resolution E-9-19-3675 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools, to accept and approve grant awards from the following organizations: Northland Foundation |
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3. Future Items
Policy Updates North Star Accountability System Update 2019-20 School Improvement Plans |
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | September 9, 2019 at 4:15 PM - Education Committee | |
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1. Informational Items - These items are provided for informational purposes only and no action is required.
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| Subject: |
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 will share current information regarding implementation of district initiatives and school operations. |
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Description:
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational. |
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Attachments:
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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 will share current information regarding the status of the work of the curriculum and instruction department. |
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Description:
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational. |
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Attachments:
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1.C. Grant Applications
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1.C.1) Irving Community Club Grant - Stowe Elementary School
Stowe Elementary School Principal Nathan Glockle has submitted a grant application to the Irving Community Club in the amount of $1,200. If awarded, funds will be used to off-set the cost of Stowe's annual Wolf Ridge ELC student trip. |
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Description:
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational. |
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2. Action Items
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| Subject: |
2.A. Presentation Items Requiring Approval
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| Subject: |
2.A.1) Duluth Head Start Transportation Waiver
The Duluth Public Schools Head Start Program has an opportunity to provide transportation to 4 year old's enrolled in Head Start on school district buses during the upcoming school year. Head Start children will be allowed to ride school district K-5 buses if this waiver request is approved. To be clear, this busing opportunity is for children who are 4 by September 1st and are enrolled with Head Start dollars. Children who are 4 and enrolled in Duluth Preschool through School Readiness may also ride the K-5 buses, however we only need approval for Head Start children to ride without monitors and restraints. Therefore, we propose to waive the regulations for restraints 1303.71(d) and 1303.72(a) (1) and monitors 1303.72(a) (4). Duluth Head Start Director Sherry Williams will present the Duluth Head Start Transportation Waiver for approval. |
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Description:
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve the Duluth Head Start Transportation Waiver. |
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2.B. Policies
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2.B.1) Policy 521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination - Revision
Administration is recommending the revision of Policy 521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination. Attached is revised Policy 521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination for second reading. |
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Description:
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve the revision of Policy 521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination for the second reading. |
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2.C. Resolutions
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2.C.1) Resolution E-9-19-3675 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools
Attached is Resolution E-9-19-3675 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools, to accept and approve grant awards from the following organizations: Northland Foundation |
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Description:
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board accept and approve Resolution E-9-19-3675 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools. |
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3. Future Items
Policy Updates North Star Accountability System Update 2019-20 School Improvement Plans |
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