Action of the School Board Action of the School Board 07/08/2019

ACTION SCHOOL BOARD
OF
THE
MEETING RECAP
Tom Heidemann
Board Chair
Tom Heidemann
Marci Anderson
Vice Chair
Marci Anderson
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Bill Harvey
Treasurer
Bill Harvey
Jeff Simon
Clerk
Jeff Simon
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William Fields
Director
Nicole Hayes
Nicole Hayes
Director
Anna Dirkswager
Chair Heidemann called the meeting the order and invited members of the audience to join the school board in the Pledge
of Allegiance.
Communications, delegations and petitions
The School Board received testimony from Rebeca Kottke.
Elementary and secondary education
Equity Achievement Plan, first reading
The Anoka-Hennepin School Board reviewed progress on a districtwide plan to improve student outcomes for all students,
with key strategies to eliminate predictable achievement gaps between student groups based on race. Work during the
2018-19 school year focused on collecting data through an equity context analysis process and creating a draft plan for
implementation to be determined from the findings. A draft Equity Achievement Plan with a three-year timeline was shared
for review and comment. The plan includes three proposed equity domains - school climate, student engagement and
instruction and assessment - and eight action steps. The School Board will consider approval at a future meeting.
Special Education Audit action plan update
Dr. Eric Melbye, associate superintendent for middle schools and student services, and Stacey Dahlby, director of
secondary special education presented an update regarding special education services in alignment with an audit of
services. The report included results from year-one action steps and year-two implementation plans, along with staff
feedback.
Community engagement feedback
The Anoka-Hennepin School Board is committed to using public feedback as part of a continuous improvement
process for schools. Jim Skelly, director of communication and public relations, and Kay Villella, assistant director of
communication and public relations presented feedback gained through a five-session community engagement series
held during the 2018-19 school year, called “Community Conversations”. Over 100 community members from throughout
the district provided ideas and suggestions to improve the quality of education and addressed strategies to mitigate key
issues of concern.
Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) resolution for membership
Anoka-Hennepin schools are required annually to apply for MSHSL membership. This agenda item was continued to a
future meeting.
Community and government relations
The School Board approved a resolution to establish Blaine City Hall as a polling location for 2019 in place of Way of the
Lord Church which is no longer available for use as a polling location. The resolution ensures the district is in compliance
with state statutes. The action covers elections held in 2019.
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