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The Edina Public Schools board approved a three-year employment agreement for Dr. Daniel Bittman on a 7–0 vote, setting a $364,000 annual base salary and a roughly 40% increase in total compensation compared with the district's prior superintendent package.
Minnesota / School Boards / EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
At the Feb. 9 Edina Public Schools board meeting, Valley View special‑education staff showcased how a donated eye‑gaze augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device has expanded sixth‑grader Amelia Daney’s ability to communicate, with staff describing rapid gains in vocabulary, social interaction and independence.
Minnesota / School Boards / EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Two students from Project Earth told the Feb. 9 board they plan a clothing swap at Edina High School on Feb. 28 (noon–2 p.m.) and urged the board to expand environmental education and student‑led sustainability projects across the district.
Minnesota / School Boards / EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
On Feb. 9 the Edina Public Schools board ratified the sale of general obligation facilities maintenance refunding bonds, series 2026A, following a competitive sale and a Moody’s credit‑rating affirmation. The board also discussed updates to policies on board officers, instructional materials, video surveillance and staff notification; those policies will be returned for action in March.
Minnesota / School Boards / EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
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.
Minnesota / School Boards / EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
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.
Minnesota / School Boards / EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
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.
Minnesota / School Boards / EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
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.