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August 6, 2020

SNAPSHOT: On Monday, August 3, EPS announced a hybrid model, which combines in-classroom and at-home learning, and Edina Virtual Academy. Visit the 2020-21 Learning Models webpage for more details.

Staff News

Milestones Condolences to Beth Kolles, secretary at Creek Valley, on the recent passing of her father. Condolences to Brit Theis, first grade teacher at Creek Valley, on the recent passing of her father. Condolences to Sarah Kiel, fifth grade teacher at Normandale, on the recent passing of her father. Condolences to Donna Klemenhagen, sixth grade teacher at Valley View, on the recent passing of her father.

Latest Headlines

Cook named South View Assistant Principal Edina Public Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Tami Jo Cook as Assistant Principal at South View Middle School. Cook has been Dean of Students at South View since 2005.

South View names Loo and Pettis co-deans South View Middle School is pleased to announce the hiring of Tricia Pettis and Kaela Loo as Dean of Students. The two will share the Dean position and also an instructional coach position, a role they have each served in during the past three years.

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EPS Learning Models

Visit Portal to indicate Learning Model preference Parents should log in to the portal to indicate a preference for their students’ learning model: Will your student learn in the hybrid model, with in-classroom learning two days a week, strict safety protocols and potential to shift to a different learning model based on county COVID data? Or, will your student learn from home through the Edina Virtual Academy (EVA)? In the portal, click the More button at the bottom of the left side menu, then My Info Update on the next screen. It will take you to the 2020-21 School Year Planning page where you can indicate your preferences for learning model, transportation and nutrition services. (Check this tutorial for more information about navigating the portal.) Be sure to go to each student's portal page to indicate preference for each of your children. Visit the 2020-21 Learning Models web pages for more information about hybrid and EVA. Please complete the School Year Planning selections by Sunday, Aug. 9 at 6 p.m.

EPS Family Dashboard

Check the Dashboard for FAQs and more! There is a lot of information to share about the coming school year and you will find it on the Family Dashboard. We have opened some buttons already and there are more to come. We will continuously update the Dashboard pages as guidelines change and new information is released.

School Board Update

2020-21 Planning Update at tonight’s Board Work Session Tonight’s School Board work session will focus on a report and discussion with district administration about plans for the coming school year. Work Sessions are streamed live. Because of the high interest in information about the Learning Models, this session will also be recorded and posted on the district’s YouTube channel. The virtual meeting begins at 5 p.m. Find the link to the live stream on the School Board Meetings page of the district website. Regular School Board meeting: Monday, August 10, 7 p.m. Dates and full agendas for Regular Meetings and Board Work Sessions are posted in the Agenda and Minutes section of the School Board Meetings page three days prior to the meeting. Meeting agendas, dates and times are subject to change. Board meetings to be virtual during pandemic Due to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, School Board meetings will be held virtually, live streamed and recorded as usual. School Board Work Sessions will also be held virtually and live streamed to accommodate public access. (Work Sessions are not recorded). Visit the School Board Meetings webpage to learn more about Virtual School Board Meetings. Public Comment at virtual Board meetings Members of the public may provide comments regarding items on the Board Meeting agenda by sending an email to SchoolBoard@edinaschools.org, Subject line: Board Meeting Comment. Comments must be received by noon on the day of the Board Meeting. The Board will designate an individual to read a representative sample of the comments at the Board meeting. Comments must include the sender’s name and contact information. Anonymous comments will not be read. The public will not be given an opportunity to be heard in person at the Board meetings. This temporarily supersedes Section IV of Policy 206.

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