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Budget Approved for 2009-2010 School Year
At its June 22 meeting, the School Board approved the 2009-2010 general fund budget. Due to funding challenges, the District was required to make $1.6 million of adjustments and reductions in the $72.664 million budget. District leadership developed the budget to minimize class size increases and reductions in educational programs. A summary of the budget cuts is available here.
Edina middle-school students to pilot one-to-one wireless laptop program
Today’s students live in a digital world. They communicate with friends instantaneously through text messages, Facebook and Twitter. Since birth, they’ve had access to the Internet’s wealth of information. Edina Public Schools intends to hone the skills of the 21st century learner through a one-to-one pilot program. Technology will be the driving force of this pilot, which provides a personal laptop to a sample population of middle-school students. Students who participate will have access to online curriculum, educational software and online resources. More
Eight Edina retirees recognized at the first annual Year End Celebration
Eight retirees chose to be recognized at the first-annual Year End Celebration – accounting for 183 years of combined service. The event took place on the morning of June 8 at the Edina Performing Arts Center. The bios of the recognized retirees can be found here. Edina Public Schools would like to wish all of the 2008-2009 retirees and joyful and relaxing retirement.
Picture: Ric Dressen stands with the 2008-2009 retirees. From left: Superintendent Ric Dressen, Margaret (Peggy) Luther, Ellen Swanson, Joan Jonswold, Tim French, Lynn Moss, Cheryl Reinertsen, Kay Wagner and Connie Magoffin.
Colin Friden named Teacher of the Year by the Edina Chamber of Commerce
The Edina Chamber of Commerce has named Colin Friden, a third-grade teacher at Concord Elementary, the 2009 Teacher of the Year! Friden learned he was the winner on the morning of May 27 when an entourage of family, colleagues and Edina Chamber representatives surprised him in his classroom. Friden was nominated by three parents who were also present during the initial announcement. After being told he was the winner, Friden was instructed to go home and relax. He was officially recognized the same day at the Edina Chamber Luncheon. The Chamber’s Teacher of the Year award is presented annually to a teacher who exemplifies creativity, enthusiasm, commitment and development of a positive learning environment.
Picture: Third-grade teacher Colin Friden stands with the three parents who nominated him for the Edina Chamber of Commerce 2009 Teacher of the Year award.
Sign up for the Edina Events Card
Edina Public Schools is pleased to offer adults, age 60 or better, free general admission to school events. The Edina Events card allows the card holder and one guest free tickets to theatrical, musical or home-played athletic events. To qualify for this benefit, you must live in the Edina District and be 60 years of age or older. More information is available here.
