ANNUAL REPORT for our Community
2011
OUR MISSION The mission of Edina Public Schools, working in partnership with the family and the community, is to educate all individuals to be responsible, lifelong learners who possess the skills, knowledge, creativity, sense of self-worth, and ethical values necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing, culturally diverse, global society.
ENGAGED. INSPIRED. AWESOME.
SUPERINTENDENT’S PERSPECTIVE
This 2011 Annual Report for our Community documents many successes of an extraordinary team. Only a collaborative team—teachers, students, families, administration, school board, staff and community members—working with a shared mission and purpose, could earn such national and international recognition. We define excellence in all areas of education. From standardized testing, financial management, athletics and fine arts to leveraging technology and community partnerships, Edina Public Schools sets a bar that few other school districts can reach. As we continue to define the broad strokes of the comprehensive strategic plan that frames our work, we must also pay careful attention to the details. Our broad success is made up of thousands of tiny moments, the personal connections and interactions that make up our busy days. Neil Pasricha, author of the “1000 Awesome Things” blog and “The Book of Awesome,” calls them awesome moments. Awesome moments keep our students, staff and community engaged and inspired. As we move forward into the 2011-12 school year and beyond, I challenge all of us to approach every day in Edina Public Schools with an attitude of awesome: ATTITUDE Choose a positive attitude as we move forward into the future. We are especially excited to be moving forward into the future with our new Technology Vision and Plan. AWARENESS Heighten our sense of awareness, and embrace each school day with the wonder and excitement of a kindergartner. Equity teams at every school site are working hard to ensure that every student feels welcome and respected, and that our differences are acknowledged and used to make us stronger. AUTHENTICITY Be true to ourselves. Edina Public Schools has unique strengths and opportunities to build on. We continue to develop opportunities to personalize approaches to our curriculum for every student. If we can all stay engaged and be inspired by the awesome wonders all around us, there is no telling how much we all can learn, and how far we can go together.
Ric Dressen, Ed.D. Superintendent
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OUR COMMUNITY & OUR SCHOOLS Nationally Ranked
CITY OF EDINA
Newsweek ranked Edina High School 76th in the nation in its list of “America’s Best High Schools.” Edina was most highlyranked school in Minnesota, and the only one to make the top 100 (2011; 2008, 2007, 2003).
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America’s Promise Alliance recognized Edina as one of the nation’s “100 Best Communities for Young People” for fostering youth leadership and cultivating healthy, high-achieving students (2010). Forbes.com named Edina among “America’s 25 Best Schools for Your Housing Buck.” Edina placed at the top of its category—communities with a median house price of $400,000 or less (April 2010). US News and World Report named Edina High School a Silver Medalist School for high performance on state assessment tests and college readiness scores. Only the top 2% of high schools nationwide receive this ranking, and EHS had the highest college readiness index of any of the 11 MN schools recognized (2009, 2008). Family Circle Magazine identified Edina as one of its top 10 towns in the nation for families. Edina Public Schools stood out in the survey as the only district in recognized towns to earn a perfect 10 of 10 school ranking (2009). Sports Illustrated Magazine ranked Edina’s athletic program the eighth “Best High School Athletic Program in the Nation” (2005).
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The city of Edina has a population of approximately 47,425. The population is projected to increase by 9% over the next 25 years 90% of residents surveyed rate quality of life in Edina as “Excellent,” and 8% rate it “Good” (2011) Edina’s median household income is $76,805, double national averages 9% of Edina residents report minority status and 10% of Edina residents speak languages other than English at home Over 50% of Edina residents have strong ties to Edina Public Schools–as graduates, parents or grandparents of students, or as volunteers in the schools
EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS • •
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8,188 students were enrolled in Edina Public Schools in 2010-11 1,166 of these students (14.24%) attended Edina schools through state open enrollment programs. The majority of open-enrolled students come from Minneapolis, followed by Hopkins, Richfield and St. Louis Park. They brought approximately $6.2 million in state funding to the District 16.2% of Edina Public Schools students reported minority status Edina’s English Language Learner program engaged 265 students (3.2%) with language acquisition and cultural adjustment curriculum • Edina students spoke 41 languages other than English at home, with Somali and Spanish the most common • 8.44% of students qualified for Free and Reduced Price Lunch
K-12 ENROLLMENT BY BUILDING School
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
Concord Elementary
719
715
740
Cornelia Elementary
556
551
587
Countryside Elementary
544
570
588
Creek Valley Elementary
582
585
609
Highlands Elementary
544
549
552
Normandale Elementary
631
635
612
South View Middle School
1,204
1,222
1,313
Valley View Middle School
1,280
1,302
1,292
Edina High School
1,819
1,861
1,895
7,879
7,990
8,188
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED
CONSISTENTLY, MINNESOTA’S BENCHMARK DISTRICT
Edina students regularly place first among Minnesota public school districts on standardized reading and math tests.
Edina Public Schools was named one of ten global winners in Google’s “Gone Google Story” contest. Google recognized Edina’s innovative use of Google Apps to transform the way students and staff engage in learning and in global society.
Results of the 2010-2011 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments released by the Minnesota Department of Education show that Edina Public Schools continues to lead the state in reading and math proficiency rates.
TOP FIVE MINNESOTA DISTRICTS IN READING State Rank
2007-08
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Edina*
Minnetonka
Edina*
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Minnetonka*
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Minnetonka*
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Wayzata
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Westonka
TOP FIVE MINNESOTA DISTRICTS IN MATHEMATICS
Edina High School was one of only eight schools selected to perform on the main stage of The International Thespian Festival, the largest week long celebration of high school theater in the world. Edina was the first school from Minnesota to be featured, and Governor Mark Dayton proclaimed Friday, June 17th “Edina High School Theater Day.”
The Green Machine
State Rank
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
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Edina
Edina
Edina
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Wayzata
Wayzata
Minnetonka
Minnetonka
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Delano
Delano
Wayzata
Wayzata
4
Minnetonka
Westonka
Delano
Westonka
5
Waconia
Minnetonka
St. Croix Prep
Orono
Note: Results determined by percentage of students who meet or exceed Minnesota State Standards across all grades tested. *Indicates tie.
International Thespian Festival
Edina’s FIRST robotics team won Best Website and Engineering Inspiration awards in regional competitions, qualifying them to participate in the world championships in St. Louis, MO in spring 2011.
Spring Break Concert Tour in China Edina High School’s Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble performed three concerts in Beijing, China over spring break.
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT On both state and national standardized testing measures, Edina students perform well above their peers. As students progress through Edina Public Schools and build cumulative skills, they widen the gap relative to their peers. By 11th grade, Edina students perform up to 20% above MN proficiency rates. Edina Public Schools has started to see results that indicate a narrowing of the achievement gap. Several student groups as defined by federal No Child Left Behind legislation, including Black, Free-Reduced Price Meal, and Limited English Proficient, have shown double-digit gains in reading proficiency over the last four years. At the same time, overall student performance in reading has remained at or near the top of the state. Some student groups showed smaller gains in math as well. Since this is the first year of the MCA-III math exam, 2011 is considered a baseline year and should not be directly compared to previous year’s math proficiency rates.
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Cognitive Abilities Tests (CogAT)
GRAD Writing Assessment
CogAT measure individual student developmental cognitive abilities. Results can identify student learning styles, strengths and areas for improvement. These tests are administered in grades 2 and 4.
Minnesota schools perform this assessment in grade 9. Students must pass this test to receive a diploma from a Minnesota public high school.
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EDINA HIGH SCHOOL AT A GLANCE
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Ranked 76th in the nation in Newsweek’s Best High Schools list—the only Minnesota school to make the top 100 schools A US Department of Education National School of Excellence, a Minnesota Department of Education Five Star School, and a US News and World Report Silver Medal School A comprehensive curriculum of over 140 courses, including study in seven languages, emphasizes preparation for college. Edina students have numerous enriched, accelerated and AP course options as well as a College Partnership Program, a Post Secondary Enrollment Option, and an Alternative Learning Program 90% of students participate in extra-curricular activities; one in three takes on a leadership role
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTING In spring 2011, Edina High School earned a place on the College Board AP Achievement List for simultaneously increasing access to AP courses for a broader range of students and also maintaining or improving the percentage of students earning scores of 3 or higher on the AP exams. Edina routinely administers almost twice as many AP exams as any other high school in Minnesota and more than any other high school in the 5-state area. Most US colleges and universities accept AP exams for credit; annually, the value of college credits granted to Edina graduates as a result of AP tests is estimated to be about $6.5 million.
School Year
Students
AP Tests
% of Scores 3+
2010-11
1003
2103
82%
2009-10
1027
2302
85%
2008-09
868
1923
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2007-08
852
1989
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808
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99% of students graduate and 94% pursue higher education
ACT TESTING In 2010-11, 534 high school seniors took the ACT test, posting an average composite score of 26.1. According to ACT, the percentage of Edina students ready for college level course work is twice as high as the typical Minnesota High School graduate.
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS In 2010-11,15 seniors were named National Merit Semifinalists. Edina High School has had National Merit Semifinalists and Finalists each year the National Merit Foundation has been in existence.
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ENGAGED & INSPIRED
ENSURING SMOOTH TRANSITIONS
BEYOND STANDARDIZED TESTING: ENGAGED AND INSPIRED STUDENTS Edina students and educators face divergent challenges. On one hand, we face the immediate pressure to raise scores on high-stakes standardized tests and to meet new national and state standards. On the other hand, teachers must prepare students for learning in a global society where collaboration, creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, communication and cultural understanding are keys to success. In January 2011, Edina Public Schools held an Engaged and Inspired Learning Summit for about 60 Edina teachers, administrators and specialists. At the learning summit, participants engaged in conversations to define skills that our students will need to thrive in our global society. The Wordle below highlights the skills we believe must be embedded into Edina’s curriculum to promote engaged and inspired learning. The skills are not a separate curriculum. Instead, they suggest how students will learn and the ways in which students will approach the content and curriculum at Edina Public Schools.
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Early Childhood Developmental Screening helps identify health or learning concerns that may require special attention before a child enters kindergarten
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Parents can choose half- or fullday kindergarten
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Elementary choice programs suit individual students and families, including neighborhood schools, French Immersion and multi-age Continuous Progress classrooms
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6th graders explore organization, goal-setting, learning styles, study skills, problem solving and leadership opportunities in “Positive Transitions” courses
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9th graders ease the transition for 6th graders using a national program called Where Everybody Belongs (WEB)
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8th graders develop a four-year academic plan with input from counselors and family, and arrive at Edina High School wellprepared take full advantage of the many learning opportunities offered
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The 212 Leadership Group orchestrates activities to welcome students in the fall and provides continued leadership throughout the school year
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ENGAGED & INSPIRED Meeting all students where they are allows more equal access to our rigorous educational environment, and promotes greater success in our schools and our community for all students. Edina teachers and support staff provide a continuum of programs and services to engage and inspire all learners.
SPECIAL EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS • •
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In 2010-11, Edina’s Special Education Services program served 914 students ranging in age from birth to 21 Speech/Language was the disability area with the largest percentage of total special education population (26%), followed by Other Health Impairment (17.5%), Autism Spectrum Disorder (16.4%), Learning Disabilities (16.4%) Early Childhood Developmental Delay (8.6%), and Emotional Behavior Disorder (5.6%) Edina is the only district in the Twin Cities metro area to sponsor Special Olympics, and the only metro-area district to provide support for children through grade 8 to participate in Community Education enrichment programs— ensuring that all students can participate in extracurricular and community activities Edina offers Adapted Athletic programs sanctioned by the Minnesota State High School League in soccer, floor hockey, and softball
GIFTED EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS • • • •
11% of Edina students in grades 3-12 are identified to receive Gifted Education services A half-time Gifted Resource Teacher at each elementary building, a .8 teacher at each middle school, and a .4 teacher at the High School coordinate services for these students At the elementary level, services offered may include all-school enrichment programs, cluster grouping in classrooms, curriculum differentiation by classroom teachers, pullout sessions, field trips, and peer group meetings At the secondary level, services may include enriched and AP classes, mentorships, focus groups and peer group meetings, extracurricular competitions, and college planning
In 2010-11, about 40 students participated in Young Scholars pilot programs at Concord and Cornelia (it will be expanded to all elementary schools except Normandale in 201112). The program prepares bright students from populations typically underrepresented in Gifted Education and AP classes—minority, English Language Learners, and lowincome students—with the creative and critical thinking skills and confidence they need to access gifted services. Edina’s AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program targets Edina students in the academic middle—under-achieving students with average to high test scores, college potential, and desire and determination. AVID pulls these students out of their unchallenging courses and puts them on the college track, using acceleration instead of remediation. The program was piloted at South View and will expand to Valley View and the High School in 2011-12.
In 2010-11, 40 Edina students completed 72 semesters of college coursework in the Post Secondary Enrollment Options program, taking course work at Minnesota public and private colleges.
EDINA TEACHERS
Our district-wide service learning program continues to inspire and engage students by weaving community service into their academic curriculum. A Service Learning Leadership Team, formed in 2010-11, supports service learning at each school. Environmental awareness and sustainability issues inspire our students, staff and community. • All nine schools now compost lunchroom organics. Edina Public Schools diverted 40 tons of organic material from landfills in 2010-11, saving the District $20,000 per year in waste hauling and taxes • Students at Edina High School raised money for a hydration station to make it easier to use refillable water bottles and reduce plastic water bottle waste • Outdoor learning spaces allow students to explore and interact with their natural environment, including a floating boardwalk and outdoor classroom at the High School and a produce garden and butterfly garden at Highlands •
Working to increase awareness about healthy eating, Sodexho Food Service has begun offering more locally-grown, seasonal foods, and has arranged for the farmers to visit schools to talk about growing food
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598 teachers were employed in 2010-11 school year
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150 were men (25.1%); 448 were women (74.9%)
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3.2% reported minority status
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80.1% held a Master’s Degree or above
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Average years of experience in Edina was 9.46 years
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Average salary: $56,737 (includes extended year pay and overload assignments)
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86% of community members surveyed ranked Edina teachers positively (2011)
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Coaches and teachers in the Alt Comp initiative met over 4,500 times to set goals, conduct classroom observations, review and reflect on performance and analyze achievement
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18 Writing Cohort teachers completed graduate-level courses at the University of Minnesota, developing sophisticated ways to improve writing and 21st century literacy skills
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29 Technology Cohort teachers embarked on graduate-level courses through Hamline University, and are rethinking classroom possibilities through the lens of technology
Edina’s STEM initiative, Project Lead the Way, enables students to discover, explore and solve real-life problems while integrating science, technology, engineering and mathematics in hands-on, project-based classes. In May 2011, Edina High School earned national certification for the project-based curriculum. Edina students may now earn college credit for the courses, and in 2011, 186 students met these college requirements. Classes currently offered: • • • •
Civil Engineering and Architecture (grade 11) Principles of Engineering (grade 10) Introduction to Engineering Design (grade 9) Flight and Space/Magic of Electrons (grade 8)
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MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY In the past decade, the importance of digital media technologies in Edina Public Schools has increased not only steadily, but exponentially. Effective use of technology enables us to address many of the challenges we are facing, and sparks our efforts to continue to define excellence, leading and learning in national and international arenas.
EVERY DAY IN EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES: •
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Offer interactive, hands-on and engaged approaches to traditional curriculum for deeper learning and skills development Encourage collaboration and participation Offer students unprecedented opportunities to communicate and collaborate with people across the globe Bring real world education to the classroom, empowering students with critical personal and professional skills they need to enter a 21st century job market and world Maximize District resources, including funding, time, space and natural resources
HIGHLIGHTS Technology Highlights Edina Open: free, wireless internet access is now available for students, teachers and parents who bring their own technology to our schools. Access is restricted to a safe “walled garden” of sites and applications. Edina Apps is a well-defined and supported set of Google-based educational applications that provide staff and students a common, defined set of tools to learn, communicate and collaborate. In 2011, EPS won the “Gone Google” award for its use of these tools.
In just one month (May 2011), Edina students and staff visited Google Apps 50,305 times (206,438 page views) and logged on 297,660 times (Moodle). Seven staff members earned “Google Apps for Education Individual Qualification” in 2011. 29 Edina teachers embarked on a Teaching and Technology certification program in 2010-11, developing technology-rich classrooms for 21st-century learning.
In 2001, Edina was the first school district in Minnesota to capitalize on new legislation allowing school districts to levy for technology upgrades. Since that time, we have worked steadily to integrate digital media technologies throughout our schools, and to support teachers with the continual skills updating necessary to meet the needs and challenges of 21st century students and learning environments. We continue to update our plan and goals for leveraging digital media technologies. In 2010-11, over 70 staff and community members collaborated to develop a new Technology Vision Plan.
Current Technology Revenue Received Per Pupil by District $800 $700
$719
$655
$637
$600
Proposed $549
$545
$122
Edina
St. Louis Park
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$306
$273
Bloomington
$100
Wayzata
$200
Eden Prairie
$300
Hopkins
$400
Minnetonka
$500
The new Technology Vision Plan will guide our work as we: • Unleash Students’ Passion for Lifelong Learning • Empower and Enhance Excellent Teaching • Engage Families in a Partnership for Education • Demonstrate Excellence in Media and Technology Support Staff
HOPKINS
Edina’s fixed-amount, 10-year levy is now expiring. The District will ask voters to approve a new technology referendum in 2011, with an increased dollar amount to reflect our identified priorities and the budget currently allocated to digital media technologies.
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312,659 books were circulated in 2010-11 Edina’s nine Media Specialists taught 8,886 class sessions, sharing a love of reading and delivering skills instruction, including information literacy Library Media Specialists collaborate with teachers to provide curriculum support, and provide technology leadership and staff development opportunities at each building
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EDINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TEAMS
CO - CURRICULAR AND
FALL Adaptive Soccer Cheerleading Performance Dance Boys Cross Country Running Girls Cross Country Running Football Girls Swimming and Diving Girls Soccer Boys Soccer Girls Tennis Volleyball
Edina Public Schools Activities, Arts and Athletics, in partnership with the family and community, inspire all students to develop and enhance their potential through innovative, comprehensive, and high achieving programming within and beyond the classroom.
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ENGAGING LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS
Adaptive Floor Hockey Alpine Ski Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Competition Cheer Team Competition Dance Team Girls Gymnastics Boys Hockey Girls Hockey Nordic Ski Boys Swimming & Diving Wrestling
Edina students are developing socially, emotionally, physically, and ethically as well as academically. Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities provide opportunities for students to develop leadership and responsibility, initiative and flexibility, and social and cultural awareness—life and career skills that are increasingly important in complex life and work environments.
SPRING Adaptive Softball Girls Badminton Baseball Boys Golf Girls Golf Boys Lacrosse Girls Lacrosse Softball Synchronized Swimming Boys Tennis Boys Track and Field Girls Track and Field
ATHLETICS HIGHLIGHTS • • •
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1,362 students participated on one or more Edina High School athletic teams. An additional 96 students participated in Intramural sports To date, Edina students have won 143 State Championships, making Edina number one among the 500 members of the MN State High School League In 2010-11, 15 teams were represented at state tournaments. The following teams won State Championships: Girls Tennis, Girls Swimming & Diving, and Competition Cheer In 2011, 142 seniors were honored as Scholar-Athletes, lettering in at least one varsity sport and earning an “A” average in the classroom
EXTRA - CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
EDINA HIGH SCHOOL CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES • • •
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Over 1100 students participate in Edina High School clubs throughout the year 163 students lettered in community service in 2010-11, completing a combined total of over 19,500 community service hours The Green Machine, Edina’s FIRST robotics team, earned a spot in the world championships in St. Louis, MO after garnering the won Best Website and Engineering Inspiration awards in regional competitions The Mock Trial team finished State Runner Up Four students from the DECA program qualified for the National DECA conference competition in Orlando, FL The Math Team finished sixth in the MN Mathematics League State Tournament The Youth Serving Youth program, focusing on leadership, community service and social awareness, has over 15 groups
FINE ARTS HIGHLIGHTS
212 Leadership Breakfast Book Club DECA French German Hip Hop Images Latin Math Mock Trial Quiz Bowl Ping Pong Robotics Science Sober Club Spanish Student Council Windigo Zephyrus
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286 students participated in Edina High School Thespians. The fall musical,“Anything Goes,” earned eight Hennepin Theater Trust SpotLight Musical Theater awards and was one of eight productions selected to perform the main stage finale of The International Thespian Festival in 2011. Governor Dayton proclaimed June 17th “Edina High School Theater Day” in Minnesota
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273 students participate in Concert, Varsity, Symphonic, and Marching Bands in addition to jazz bands, pep bands, and numerous small ensembles. The Edina Concert Band had several performances in Beijing, China during its Spring tour. For over 50 consecutive years, the Concert Band has received a “Superior” rating at MN State High School competitions, and each year numerous soloists earn “Best in Site” and “Superior” ratings at the Minnesota State High School League Solo and Ensemble contest. Eight students represented Edina in the 2010-11 All State Band
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128 students participated in the Symphonic, Chamber and Philharmonic Orchestras. The orchestra traveled to Madison, WI on a short concert tour over spring break
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343 students participated in Edina High School choirs and ensembles. For more than two decades, choirs and individuals have received “Superior” ratings at Minnesota State High School competitions. This year, 15 students received Superior ratings at the solo/ensemble contest and four students were selected for the All State Choir. The Chamber Singers made more than two dozen appearances, including singing the National Anthem at Target Field
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ENGAGED & INSPIRED COMMUNITY Ensuring the success of all students requires the sustained commitment of the entire community. Our community has a strong tradition of supporting its schools in a variety of ways.
EDINA EDUCATION FUND Driving a culture of innovation and possibility, the Edina Education Fund raised over $504,000 in private donations in 2010-11 to support teachers and learners at every level and at every school in the District. The Edina Education Fund partners with District administration to identify and support initiatives with district-wide impact. Largescale projects in 2010-11 included: •
Improving writing instruction across all grade levels and disciplines with continued support for the Edina High School Writing Center as well as the 18-member Edina Teacher Writing Cohort
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Leveraging technology for 21st-century learning with support for a new, 29-member Edina Teacher Technology Cohort
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Advancing technology at each elementary school, including laptops, document cameras, personal digital devices and interactive white boards
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Supporting cutting-edge Project Lead the Way curriculum, integrating science, technology, engineering and mathematics was rolled out in the fourth year of our major commitment to this five-year curriculum
In addition, each year the Edina Education Fund directs funding to individual schools and teachers with its Innovation Grants program. In 2010-11, the Edina Education Fund supported 22 teacher-written grants, which can serve as pilot projects throughout the District.
STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY Edina students regularly make meaningful contributions to our community, serving on City of Edina Boards, Commissions and Committees, including the Art Center Board, Human Rights and Relations Commission, Energy and Environment Commission, Park Board, Community Health Committee, Planning Commission, Heritage Preservation Board, and Transportation Commission 163 students lettered in Community Service in 2011, contributing a collective total of 19,500 service hours to the community
SOCIAL MEDIA In spring 2011, Edina Public Schools launched a Facebook page to communicate with a wider audience and The Mill Blog, a place where community members help us capture personalized stories and images of day-to-day life in our schools.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Every year, community members spend time in all nine schools reaching thousands of students. In 2010-11, over 335 community volunteers contributed over 3,000 hours of service, ranging from curricular presentations to academic support to students in AVID, OPTIONS, STRIVE, Young Scholars, Homework Help and basic skills assistance.
Minnesota Reading Corps, a statewide initiative to help every Minnesota child become a successful reader by the end of third grade, was piloted at Cornelia Elementary in 2010-11, and will be expanded to include Creek Valley and Concord in 2011-12. A fulltime community volunteer worked one-on-one with students who score below grade level, but not low enough to qualify for other services. The services are provided to the District at no charge.
Edina’s STRIVE program (Students Taking a Renewed Interest in the Value of Education), launched in 2010, matches high school students with volunteer mentors from Edina’s Morningside and Noon Rotary clubs. To qualify, students had to have a G.P.A. of C- or below and demonstrate through application and interview process that they had a strong desire to improve. Twice a week, mentors meet with students individually.
School PTO and PTA Organizations provide boundless volunteer support and energy at the individual school level enriching classrooms and making schools run more smoothly. Fundraising events like school carnivals not only raise significant dollars for targeted items at each school, but also build school identity and community.
EDINA BOARD OF EDUCATION Seven elected School Board members serve 4-year terms. Members attend regularly-scheduled School Board meetings, serve on one or more Board Committees, act as liaisons to two dozen District and community councils, boards, and organizations. In addition, each Edina school has a School Board Member liaison.
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION
ABOUT
Edina’s vibrant Community Education Program supports and enhances Edina Public Schools. A comprehensive menu of programs and services for learners of all ages enriches and extends Edina Public Schools curriculum and meaningfully connects learners with the wider community.
EDINA FAMILY CENTER The Edina Family Center offers high-quality early education programs for families with children from birth through age five. Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes offer support to new parents as well as current, brain-based research, information and tools caregivers need to help children succeed emotionally, intellectually and physically. The Family Center’s Preschool and Childcare programs offer a play-based, age-appropriate curriculum focusing on literacy, math, science and dramatic play. Family Center teachers collaborate seamlessly with Edina’s Early Childhood Special Education program to provide effective, early intervention and support for children with special needs.
During the 2010-11 school year: • •
The Edina Family Center touched over 1,800 families with children from birth through age five Nearly 300 families participated in Beyond ECFE parenting classes, parenting workshops, and individual parent education sessions
YOUTH PROGRAMS KIDS Club (grades K-3), WISE Guys (grades 4-5) and SURGE (grades 6-9) provide high-quality, nationally-certified curriculum enrichment and care before and after school, on release days and during the summer. Youth classes and camps for ages 3-18 extend learning beyond school walls, offering personalized learning opportunities not available during the traditional school day. In 2010-11: • • • •
1171 students participated in KIDS Club, WISE guys and SURGE, with an additional 702 students in the summer, for a total of 1873 enrollments Youth classes and camps for students ages 3-18 had a record 8569 enrollments 217 girls and boys participated in a new middle school spring track program established by Community Education Services 163 students in grades 9-12 lettered in Community Service through Community Education’s Youth Serving Youth program at Edina High School
ENGAGING ADULTS IN LIFELONG LEARNING Edina’s Center for Adult Education engages adults of all ages with extensive lifelong learning opportunities, ranging from cooking, fitness and world language courses, 21st-century technology and career exploration, and metro-area field trips and world travel. Edina’s Community Volunteer Program allows community members with and without children in our schools to share their time, talents and passion for learning with Edina students. These volunteers reach thousands of students in all nine schools with service ranging from classroom curricular presentations to one-onone support for students in AVID, OPTIONS, STRIVE, Young Scholars, Homework Help and basic skills assistance. In 2010-11: • •
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Modern adult fitness classes, including zumba, yoga, pilates and water aerobics, attracted over 3,000 participants Over 335 volunteers—individuals as well as members of service clubs like Edina Rotary Clubs—contributed over 3,000 hours of service through the Community Volunteer Program Over 100 community members served on 7 different Community Education Advisory Councils
MAKING CONNECTIONS IN THE COMMUNITY A successful partnership between the City of Edina and Edina Public Schools Community Education, the Edina Resource Center provides information, resources and assistance to community members. Free and confidential services include new resident school registration, new immigrant and senior supports, and expert assistance coordinating health care and human services programs and applications. The Resource Center is located in the Edina Public Schools Welcome Center on the first floor of the Edina Community Center. During the 2010-11 school year: • •
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The Edina Resource Center provided information, connections and services for over 9,700 people in our community The Center was supported through over 300 generous hours of donated staff time from Bloomington Public Health, City of Edina Chemical Health, and City of Edina Park and Recreation Partnered closely with over 35 community organizations to address the needs of the Edina community, including Community Action Partnership for Suburban Hennepin (CAPSH), Hennepin County Human Services, Senior Community Services, and Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP)
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CAREFUL STEWARDSHIP OF TAX DOLLARS Edina enjoys Moody’s AAA rating—the highest rating that Moody’s assigns, and one attained by only a handful of districts in the state. Fitch Ratings affirmed the ‘AAA’ credit rating on Edina Public Schools (July 2011), indicating the highest quality credit and the lowest expectation of default risk. Edina Public Schools earned the School Finance Award for fiscal year 2010 from the Minnesota Department of Education Division of Program Finance. An April 2011 resident survey found that 97% of residents feel they get a good value from their investment in Edina Public Schools.
FUNDING AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION
Edina is committed to delivering an excellent education for its students, despite uncertain economic times and budget challenges. After nearly a decade of continued budget reductions, the 2011-12 budget includes $2.3 million in reductions, reallocation and revenue generation, including use of on one-time Federal JOBZ dollars and spending down the fund balance. We need the entire community to help us to identify funding approaches that are stable and sustainable.
FUNDING CHALLENGES •
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Edina has made budget reductions totaling nearly $5 million over the past ten years due to continuing State education funding declines. In spring 2011, Edina cut an additional $2.3 million from the General Fund budget based on input from a 44-member community advisory team State payments continue to be delayed, requiring the District to short-term borrow to meet cash flow demands. This will cost the district approximately $150,000 this year Increased testing required by No Child Left Behind laws and other unfunded mandates mean that districts including Edina have less control and flexibility in other spending A major Minnesota tax reform in 2003 transferred about $1 billion in school funding from local property taxes to state-wide funding. However, the state had trouble maintaining this commitment once fiscal challenges began. The result is that E-12 funding has gradually declined since 2003
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The 2011-12 budget benefits from $500,000 of Federal JOBZ Funds. This is the second (and final) year these dollars are available
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The 2011-12 budget spends down the general fund balance to an 8% level. In recent years, we have been able to protect a fund balance of approximately 9%. While 87% of Minnesota school districts are experiencing declining enrollment and the resulting funding drain, Edina has benefited from a steady enrollment increase of 1-2% per year Our community has overwhelmingly voted to support the maximum in local operating levies for our schools, enabling us to better meet student learning needs Strong community partnerships and resources, including the Edina Education Fund and school PTO and PTA groups, provide private funding to support innovation and targeted programming
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FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012 Combined statement of budget revenue, expenditures & projected changes in fund balance Projected Balance June 30, 2011 GENERAL FUND
Reserve Severance Reserve Severance/Health Benefits Reserve Learning & Development Reserve Basic Skills Reserve Career & Technical Designated Q Comp Designated Federal Education Jobs Designated WMEP & Integration Designated Unemployment Designated Carryover Unreserved - Undesignated Total General Fund
TRANSPORTATION
Unreserved - Undesignated Total Transportation Total Unreserved - Undesignated
CAPITAL
Reserve Health & Safety Designated Lease Levy Designated Carryover Reserve Operating Capital Total Capital
FOOD SERVICE
Unreserved - Undesignated Total Food Service
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Reserve Community ED Designated All Day Kindergarten Reserve Family Center Reserve ECFE Reserve School Readiness Unreserved - Undesignated Total Community Services Total Operating Funds
BUILDING FUND
Technology Down Payment Levy Alternative Facilities - Levy Alternative Facilities - Bond Building Series 2004 Total Building Fund
DEBT SERVICE
Unreserved - Undesignated Total Debt Service
INTERNAL SERVICE FUND
Dental Unreserved - Undesignated Total Internal Service Fund TOTAL ALL FUNDS
1,098,096 1,320,310
Budget Revenues
Budget Projected Balance Expenditures June 30, 2012 1,254,796 1,173,875
8,799 (282,420)
1,851,000 355,000 31,479 2,097,235 1,000,000 2,059,018 92,928
(156,700) 146,435 1,851,000 355,000 31,479 2,133,088 500,000 2,059,018 125,000
7,538,536 9,742,321
72,133,053 79,619,749
72,580,835 79,625,173
7,090,754 9,736,897
43,585 43,585 7,582,121
3,369,556 3,369,556 75,502,609
3,399,217 3,399,217 75,980,052
13,924 13,924 7,104,678
(1,013,714) 38,092
807,896 323,394
210,764 320,829
(416,582) 40,657
93,910 (881,712)
2,210,082 3,341,372
2,210,404 2,732,997
102,588 (273,337)
362,273 362,273
3,217,903 3,217,903
3,081,359 3,081,359
498,817 498,817
357,368 131,726 561,989 39,966 1,673 666 1,093,388 10,359,855
4,601,957 972,000 590,000 572,448 55,394 196,610 6,988,409 96,536,989
4,571,026 1,008,500 859,494 579,584 55,042 196,610 7,270,256 96,109,002
388,299 95,226 292,495 32,830 2,025 666 811,541 10,787,842
(1,187,922) (663,673) (21,193) (58,291) (1931,079)
1,000,000 885,412
925,000 880,442
(1,112,922)
1,885,412
1,805,442
(21,193) (58,291) (1851,109)
12,921 12,921
10,458,615 10,458,615
10,040,365 10,040,365
431,171 431,171
123,363 123,363
750,000 750,000
700,000 700,000
173,363 173,363
8,565,060
109,631,016
108,654,809
9,541,267
59,000
23,165 500,000 8,799 (314,492)
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CONTACT INFORMATION Elementary Schools
Secondary Schools South View Middle School (6-9)
Concord Elementary (K-5)
952-848-4300
4725 South View Lane Edina, MN 55424 952-848-3700
Cornelia Elementary (K-5)
Valley View Middle School (6-9)
5900 Concord Avenue S. Edina, MN 55424
952-848-4600
6750 Valley View Road Edina, MN 55439 952-848-3500
Countryside Elementary (K-5)
Edina High School (10-12)
7000 Cornelia Drive Edina, MN 55435
Edina, MN 55436
6754 Valley View Road Edina, MN 55439
952-848-4700
952-848-3800
5701 Benton Avenue S.
Creek Valley Elementary (K-5) 6401 Gleason Road Edina, MN 55439 952-848-3200
District Office Edina, MN 55424 952-848-3900
Highlands Elementary (K-5) 5505 Doncaster Way Edina, MN 55436 952-848-4500
Fax: 952-848-3901 info@edina.k12.mn.us
Superintendent Ric Dressen, Ed.D.
Normandale Elementary (K-5) French Immersion School 5701 Normandale Road Edina, MN 55424 952-848-4100
Student Registration Welcome Center Room 171 Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Road Edina, MN 55424 | 952-848-3934
952-848-4000 superintendent@edina.k12.mn.us
School Board
Departments/Services Business Services
Buildings & Grounds
Chair
Community Education Services
Gifted Education Services
Vice Chair
Health Services
Clerk
Transportation Services
Treasurer
Margo Nash, Director 952-848-4004 marnash@edina.k12.mn.us
Valerie Burke, Director 952-848-3960 valburke@edina.k12.mn.us
Human Resources & Administrative Services Gwen Jackson, Ph.D., Director 952-848-4946 gwejackson@edina.k12.mn.us
Media & Technology Services Steven Buettner, Director 952-848-4849 stebuettner@edina.k12.mn.us
Research & Evaluation
Dr. Chad Schmidt, Director 952-848-4942 chaschmidt@edina.k12.mn.us
Special Services
Penny Kodrich, Director 952-848-4960 penkodrich@edina.k12.mn.us
Teaching & Learning
Jenni Norlin-Weaver, Ed.D., Director 952-848-4951 jenweaver@edina.k12.mn.us
Enrollment & School Improvement Mary Manderfeld, Director 952-848-4961 marmanderfeld@edina.k12.mn.us
Athletics
John Soma, Director 952-848-3816 johsoma@edina.k12.mn.us
Steve Bristor, Supervisor 952-848-3999 stebristor@edina.k12.mn.us
Debra Richards, Coordinator 952-848-4935 debrichards@edina.k12.mn.us
Betty Elliott, Coordinator 952-848-4890 betelliott@edina.k12.mn.us
David White, Supervisor 952-848-4979 davwhite@edina.k12.mn.us
Community Education 5701 Normandale Road Edina, MN 55424 952-848-3952
Youth Services/KIDS Club Meg Barrett, Coordinator 952-848-3961 megbarrett@edina.k12.mn.us
Adult Enrichment/Volunteers Marsha Buchok, Coordinator 952-848-3956 marbuchok@edina.k12.mn.us
Randy Meyer 952-920-4373 randyameyer@aol.com
Idith Almog 952-920-9423/9421 ialmog@hotmail.com
Bert Ledder, Clerk 952-941-9083 lsledder@aol.com
Peyton Robb 612-669-2488 to-from@att.net
Assistant Treasurer Cathy Cella 952-848-3912/7309 cac7123@aol.com
Assistant Clerk
Regina Neville 952-351-4164 reginaneville@comcast.net
Assistant Clerk
Lonni Skrentner 952-994-7804 lonskrentner@edina.k12.mn.us
Edina Family Center
Laurie Denn, Coordinator 952-848-3968 laudenn@edina.k12.mn.us
Edina Resource Center
Amber Cameron, Manager 952-848-3938 ambcameron@edina.k12.mn.us
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