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Board reviews library, online‑learning and visitor policies; approves several policies on consent agenda
Summary
At its Oct. 13 meeting the board discussed proposed updates to library materials reconsideration, online learning and visitor policies (first readings) and approved consent agenda items plus a set of policies in the action section.
The Edina Public Schools Board held a first reading of multiple policies on Oct. 13, including updates to the library materials reconsideration process, a comprehensive online learning policy (MSBA model 624), and visitor protocols. Later in the meeting the board approved the consent agenda and a group of policies in the action section.
Policy committee chair Vice Chair Allenberg led the first reading. On policy 606.5 (selection and reconsideration of library materials), staff described alignment with the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) model policy and a new state requirement enacted in Feb. 2024 that school districts report reconsideration actions to the Minnesota Department of Education. "The biggest section that I want to point out is section 8, and that was enacted, in 2024 by legislation...that has to also be reported to MDE no matter the result of that reconsideration," staff said.
On policy 624 (online learning), Assistant Superintendent Swenson recommended replacing the district’s existing limited policy with the MSBA model to expand definitions and procedures to cover digital, blended and supplemental online instruction and to comply with the online instruction statute revised in 2023. The recommended policy would require an online learning liaison (identified as Stephen Cullison) and set enrollment, approval and monitoring procedures for supplemental online providers. Board members asked whether the policy would obligate the district to provide online options below the high school level; staff said they would follow up and that they do not currently offer pre‑high‑school online programming.
On policy 903 (visitors to school district buildings and property), staff described mostly appendix clarifications (traffic/parking rules and updated language on photographing/filming) and an expanded prohibition on recreational vehicles to include electric‑assisted bicycles.
In the action portion of the agenda the board approved the consent agenda (one board member abstained) and a package of policies listed by number. The board chair announced approval by voice votes.
These policies are scheduled to return for action in November when formal adoption votes will be taken for items that remain first readings.
