Board Meeting Highlights are created by the Communications Department to provide stakeholders with a timely overview of the Board's meetings. These are not official minutes. Board-approved minutes are posted online after they are approved at the following Board meeting.

1. Announcements
2. Policy Monitoring: Communicating & Collaborating with the Board (OE-8)
3. Policy Discussion
4. Feedback System Overview
5. Board Committee Updates
6. Board Meeting Changes

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1. Announcements
   • Taste of Eden Prairie -
     Thanks to everyone who attended the Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools (FEPS) annual "Taste of Eden Prairie" fundraiser on February 27. It was a success.
2. Policy Monitoring: Communicating & Collaborating with the Board (OE-8)
   The School Board monitored its policy in regards to Communicating and Collaborating with the Board (OE-8). This policy calls for the CEO to "assure the Board is supported and adequately informed about matters related to Board work and significant organizational direction." The Board decided that this monitoring report is in compliance with exception of three sub-points: OE-8.1, 8.13, and 8.4. Those three sub-points will be re-monitored at a board meeting at the end of May.
3. Policy Discussion
   The administration asked that the Board to discuss the possibility of merging its two policies on Social Studies and Citizenship due to some overlap. The Board discussed this suggestion. The administration and Board also discussed some additional information that has come forward from our governance consultants and staff on future monitoring of Results Policy 2.3 on World Language and the future interpretation of Results Policy 4 on Life Skills.
4. Feedback System Overview
   The administration presented an overview of the district's new pilot of an online parent feedback system. After parents log into the district website, they can click on a "feedback" tab which will walk them through the long-standing opportunities that parents have to share ideas, questions, complaints, and compliments. In addition, it provides an opportunity for parents to submit feedback and input through this online system. This system also provides more data around things like how timely responses are, parent satisfaction with responses, etc.
5. Board Committee Updates
   • Governance Committee -
     This group will be meeting with a representative from the Policy Advisory Committee to learn more about the Policy Advisory Committee's policy wording suggestions.
   • Engagement/Communications Committee -
     This group is working to determine its new charge. They will be evolving the way the Board engages with its stakeholders and further efforts to promote Board work.
6. Board Meeting Changes
   1. The April 13 board meeting has been returned to its 6 p.m. start time.
   2. The April 29 board meeting has been changed to a board workshop
   3. The May 25 board meeting has been moved to May 18. In addition, this meeting will now be held from 1 - 4 p.m.

This Board meeting took place from about 1 - 4:45 p.m.

Board Meeting Highlights are created by the Communications Department to provide stakeholders with a timely overview of the Board's meetings. These are not official minutes. Board-approved minutes are posted online after they are approved at the following Board meeting.

Power Struggles and Tantrums: Strategies that Work

Learn to set the stage to minimize anger, how to de-escalate anger when it occurs, and much more! Kerry Anderson, a licensed psychologist from MN Psychological Resources, will be presenting.

When:	Tuesday, March 23 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Where:	Eden Prairie Family Center 8040 Mitchell Road

This class will cover basic safety rules with bikes and vehicles.  There will also be discussion of personal boundary safety (ie strangers, getting lost, etc.). Matt Sackett, an Eden Prairie police officer, will be speaking.

When:	Tuesday, March 16 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Where:	Eden Prairie Family Center 8040 Mitchell Road

Discover information about the Somali culture including religion, customs, ways of life, differences between the cultures in Somalia and Minnesota, reasons why Somalis came to Minnesota, refugee status, and more. Click on the headline for more information.

Download a registration form by clicking here.

 

Everyone is invited and welcome to attend! Click on the headline for more information.

Everyone is invited and welcome to attend!

When:	Friday, March 19, 2010 7 - 10 p.m.
Where:	Eden Prairie City Hall - Garden Room
Tickets	$15 in advance / $20 at the door *2 free raffle tickets with every purchase*
Ticket Purchase:	Cash and Checks (made payable to Forest Hills Elementary) Stop by the Forest Hills Office 13708 Holly Road Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Raffle Tickets:	$2 each/ available for purchase now or at the raffle Contact Sarah Anderson at sarah7000@gmail.com

CASH PRIZESCASH PRIZES!!!

(1) $500 Winner (1) $250 Winner (1) $100 Winner (3) 50 Winners

Need Not Be Present to Win!

Browse and bid on memberships (YMCA, Bear path, Olympic Hills, TAG Gymnastics, Your Child as Principal for a Day, EP Police Rides to School, and gift cards from all of your favorite restaurants, retailers and so much more! It is an exciting social event for parents, friends, and family of Forest Hills Elementary School. The silent/live auction will have a cash bar and free appetizer buffet.

100% of the proceeds will benefit the Forest Hills Elementary School!

There’s still time to donate and volunteer. Be a part of the action today email fhsilentauction@gmail.com.

To view a list of auction items - Go to our website: fhsilentauction.weebly.com.

Please call (952) 975-7153 for more information or to register a week or more in advance for any classes requiring registration. Financial assistance is available for classes requring a fee. Check out the full year of offerings by clicking here.

When:	Tuesday, March 9 7-8:30 p.m.
Where:	Oak Point PAL (105)
Cost:	$12/1st person $20/2 people registering at same time

Are you overwhelmed managing kids' papers, sports equipment, outgrown clothes/toys, and other basic stuff of family life? Join us and learn about practical strategies and useful organizing tools that will help you de-stress with the secrets to an organized family. Some specific areas we will cover include: school communications, family calendar, kids' art and mementos, games/toys, laundry systems, homework areas, and involving children in household responsibilities. Louise Kurzeka is a nationally recognized organizing expert and frequent contributor to Twin Cities television and radio including KARE 11's Showcase Minnesota program and KSTP's Twin Cities Live.