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The Edina Public Schools board approved a revision to the 2026 fiscal‑year budget that realigns revenue to current enrollment and recent grants; staff reported roughly $4.46 million in additional revenue drivers and an estimated unassigned fund balance of about 9.16%.
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A sophomore at Edina High School, Sarah Kaka described a two‑week teaching trip to Aurangabad, India, where she taught English through poetry and recorder music at Stepping Stone School and received donated instruments and warm community response.
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The board voted to change international trip approvals from standalone board actions to consent‑agenda items while keeping Teaching & Learning committee review; the board also approved seven proposed international trips for 2027 and discussed access barriers for some families.
Minnesota / School Boards / EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Edina Public Schools board approved a redesign of secondary math acceleration that discontinues middle‑school compacted algebra and creates a two‑course high‑school sequence to cover three years of standards, citing new Minnesota standards and the need for stronger foundational mastery; board members pressed for clearer off‑ramps and equity safeguards.
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The board announced it unanimously extended a contract offer to Dr. Bittman to serve as the district's permanent superintendent and read a midyear evaluation finding he has met or is on track to meet his goals; the formal employment agreement was tabled until February.
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At its Jan. 5, 2026 organizational meeting, the Edina Public School District board elected officers for the new term, discussed board compensation (pulled from the consent agenda), and approved compensation by voice vote; Director Bergman urged a retreat discussion to consider changes for accessibility.
Minnesota / School Boards / EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
The board received an unmodified audit opinion for FY25 with two compliance findings, approved audited financial statements and assigned fund balances, certified 2026 taxes, approved a two-year teacher contract with salary and benefit increases, and approved several policies and a TIF extension request from the city.
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District staff recommended making international travel proposals consent items to streamline approvals; board members supported streamlining but pressed for stronger equity safeguards, cost transparency, and summary reporting before final action in January on seven proposed 2026-27 trips.
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Board opened the Dec. 8 meeting with a statement decrying national remarks that have distressed Somali students; three Somali community speakers told the board district messages were unevenly distributed and urged a districtwide message of solidarity and additional supports for student wellbeing.
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After a statutorily required Truth in Taxation hearing, the board certified property taxes payable in 2026 at $79,360,186.67 (a 4.49% increase). Finance staff explained that most revenue comes from state aid and that the increase primarily supports general fund operations, long-term facilities and debt service.