ANNUAL REPORT FOR OUR COMMUNITY September 2008 OUR MISSION The mission of , 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, self-worth and ethical values necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing, culturally diverse, global society Annual Report to Our Community SUPERINTENDENT’S PERSPECTIVE Edina Public Schools has a tradition of being an educational leader at the state and national levels. We are proud of our District’s ability to defi ne educational excellence through continued success, at every level — from the students, teachers, administration and School Board to the curriculum and co-curriculars.

A strong partnership with the community is what makes all of our success stories possible. The purpose of the Annual Report is to develop a shared understanding of excellence and to highlight the information and data we use to defi ne excellence. Achievements occur in academics, arts, athletics, leadership and service and are recognized through awards, achievements and honors — both in the classroom and beyond.

Our District’s Excellence is Shaped By: • Engaged and talented learners Ric Dressen, Ed.D. • Passionate and highly-qualifi ed staff Superintendent • Caring and supportive families • Dynamic and extensive educational programs • Innovative and measurable strategic goals What is Ric Reading? • An involved community that supports the “The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principals District’s operating levies and referendums from the World’s Greatest Manufacturer” by Jeffrey Liker Education will play a critical role in the future “Designing and Assessing Educational successes of our youth, families and Objectives” by Robert Marzano and John Kendall community. We are positioned to continue defi ning excellence at the state and national “The Flight of the Creative Class: The New levels, as well as internationally. As we plan for Global Competition for Creative Talent” by the future, we realize that our strong, Richard Florida community-based school system is among our “The Six Secrets of Change: What the Best richest assets. We all have crucial roles to play. I Leaders do to Help their Organizations Survive invite everyone to be a part of our journey. and Thrive” by Michael Fullan “Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation will Change the Way the World Learns” by Clayton Christensen, Curtis Johnson and Michael Horn OUR SCHOOLS AND OUR COMMUNITY: CONTEXT FOR OUR WORK

The 2007-2008 School Year at a Glance • 7,834 students attended K-12 in Edina Public Schools • 1,170 teachers and staff supported these students • Approximately 1,205 Edina students — 16% — lived beyond school district boundaries and attended Edina schools through the state-mandated, open-enrollment policy; they brought approximately $7.5 million in state funding into the District • Approximately 1,265 Edina resident students chose to attend other schools. Of these, about 1,100 attended private schools, 150 attended other public schools, 38 were home schooled and 15 attended charter schools; these students took state funding with them out of the District

Our Community • The city of Edina is home to approximately 47,450 people What’s Changing?

• The city’s population is • Edina’s enrollment has steadily in- expected to increase by 9% creased by 16% over the past 10 years over the next 25 years • Edina’s English Language Learner program currently serves 3% of our • On the 2000 census, 6% students who qualify as Limited of Edina residents reported English Profi cient being members of a racial or • Edina students speak 43 different ethnic minority languages other than English at home, • The 2000 census found that with Somali and Spanish being the Edina has the highest most common percentage of residents over • Approximately 7% of students now age 65 — nearly 23% — in qualify for Free and Reduced Price Hennepin County Lunch; in 2000, just 2.8% of our

• The 2000 census showed students qualifi ed for this assistance that Edina’s percentage of • 10.5% of students face signifi cant residents under 20 is also barriers to learning and benefi t each 23% year from Edina’s Special Education • Just 26% of Edina households Support Services have at least one child under age 18

Source: Edina Comprehensive Plan Update 2008 OUR SCHOOLS AND OUR COMMUNITY: CONTEXT FOR OUR WORK CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT: A LIVING TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE

Challenging and Encouraging Students to Think, Grow and Contribute We take pride in delivering a rigorous, well-rounded education to our students. Our goal is to instill a passion for learning, problem-solving and critical thinking that serves young learners throughout their lives. We set high standards for ourselves and our students. Our resources and energies are focused on reaching those standards.

Through the collaborative efforts of school, family and community, we are well-positioned to meet the needs of all students. Our Curriculum Is:

• responsive and continually improving in order to meet the challenges of our fast-paced and changing world and the expectations of our community • lively and evolving, driven by data and continual study and planning • adaptive to opportunities for piloting various strategies and materials, recognizing that some ideas will fail • developed by Edina teachers using the Academic Standards; commercially-prepared materials that support but do not drive the curriculum • fl exible to meet different teaching and learning styles • open to personalized study options and ensures that no child is left behind • able to facilitate connections among the disciplines • embracing of diversity and of our community and district • enhanced by parent and student input and information sharing ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM (GRADES K-5)

Elementary students play, practice, connect and apply new understandings in an environment where it’s safe to take risks, effort is recognized, and there is room for everyone to succeed. The K-5 curriculum puts the building blocks in place for students to succeed on Minnesota state assessments and throughout their lives. Our Elementary Schools at a Glance • Edina has six elementary schools • Each school had the following enrollment numbers in the 2007-08 school year: Concord (667 students), Cornelia (548), Countryside (556), Creek Valley (526), Highlands (535) and Normandale (605) • Parents can choose either half or full-day • French Immersion is offered at Normandale Elementary School • Spanish is offered at all other schools beginning in grade 2 • Continuous Progress is offered at Countryside and Highlands Elementary School • Specialists in art, music, physical education and media enhance classroom learning

MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM (GRADES 6-9)

The learning program in grades 6-9 introduces students to a wide range of academic experiences, helping to make these years of transition and personal growth successful. The curriculum emphasizes investigation and independent thinking, while providing a solid knowledge base in the academic disciplines. It is fl exible enough to meet student needs and interests and cultivates the rigor necessary for achievement at the secondary level.

Our Middle Schools at a Glance • Edina has two middle schools • Enrollment numbers for the 2007-08 school year were: South View (1,132 students) and Valley View Middle School (1,259)

• Valley View Middle School includes an Extended French Program

• Eight languages are offered in middle school and high school including: Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Spanish and American Sign Language STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT: ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Elementary students play, practice, connect and apply new Why Test? understandings in an environment where it’s safe to take risks, effort is Edina uses multiple assessment tools. Some assessment is required by the federal No Child Left Behind Act recognized, and there is room for everyone to succeed. The K-5 curriculum of 2001, while other assessment tools are initiated by the District for use in designing and delivering quality puts the building blocks in place for students to succeed on Minnesota state instruction and public accountability. We believe focused, meaningful assessment can help assessments and throughout their lives. maximize the potential of each learner and provide a wealth of knowledge to teachers, students and families.

What do the Tests Say? We’re Number One in the State — Consistently Combining the 2007-08 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment results across all grades tested shows that Edina students rank number one in the state in the percentage of students profi cient or above in both mathematics and reading.

Top Five Minnesota Districts in Reading

State 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Rank Edina has consistently 1 Edina Edina Edina Edina 2 Stephen-Argyle Wayzata Wayzata Minnetonka ranked among the top 3 Orono Chokio- Minnetonka Wayzata districts in the state. Our Alberta students’ exceptional 4 Minnetonka Eden Prairie Orono Orono reading performance has 5 Barnesville Minnetonka Delano Westonka ranked Edina as the number one district in Minnesota for four Top Five Minnesota Districts in Mathematics straight years. In

State 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 mathematics, Edina has Rank garnered the number one Westonka Wayzata 1 Edina Edina ranking for the past two 2 Alden Delano Wayzata Wayzata years, and is the only 3 Edina Edina Chokio-Alberta Delano 4 Wayzata Orono Minnetonka Minnetonka district in the state that has 5 Delano Chokio-Alberta Westonka Waconia consistently ranked in the top three in mathematics. WE’RE EXCELLING NATIONALLY

Our students don’t just excel in the state — they far exceed national averages and expectations. Students in grades 2-7 take MAP tests in reading and mathematics, in part so we can evaluate our scores against those of top-performing districts in the nation. For the past four years, 76-92% of Edina students have scored above the national average. Nationwide, only 50% of the students are expected to score above the average.

FALL 2007-2008 MAP MATHEMATICS: PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS Fall 2007-2008 MAP Mathematics: Percentage of Students Above National Average ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

90 84.5 85.2 79.0 74.7 80 72.0 67.3 70 Minnesota Comprehensive 60

Assessments II (MCA-II) tests in reading 50 Edina Nation and math are required by the No Child Left 40 Behind Act of 2001 and are aligned with the 30 Minnesota Academic Standards. These 20 Percent At/Above National Average National At/Above Percent tests are administered primarily in grades 10 0 3-8 and are used to improve instruction and 2 3 4 Grade 5 6 7 school accountability. Grade FALL 2007-2008 MAP READING: PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ABOVE Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) NATIONAL AVERAGE tests are aligned with the curriculum and Fall 2007-2008 MAP Reading: Percentage of Students Above National Average primarily measure students’ academic 100.0

89.4 88.0 growth over time. These tests are 86.2 90.0 84.6 83.5 administered in grades 2-7. They are used 80.0 76.7 to improve curriculum and instruction as 70.0 well as to monitor student, school and 60.0 district progress. Edina 50.0 Nation 40.0

Cognitive Abilities Tests (CogAT) 30.0 Percent At/Above National Average measure students’ developmental cognitive 20.0 abilities. Data is used to identify student 10.0 learning styles and needs. These tests are 0.0 2 3 4 Grade 5 6 7 administered in grades 2 and 4. Grade Our students are not just a little better than average. Edina students score two to three times better when compared to the national average. The following charts show Edina’s reading and mathematics performance for the past four years. Well over 50% of our students consistently score in the top 25% nationally, and the vast majority score in the top half of the national average.

The MAP tests measure student skills in reading and math and, in particular, assess student academic growth. The MAP replaced the ALT in 2006. Both the MAP and the ALT were created by the same publisher, and scores from one can be compared to the other. The MAP is aligned with the current Minnesota Academic Standards — the basis for the current Edina curriculum. READING

2004-2005 ALT READING 2005-2006 ALT READING

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MATH Fall 2007-2008 MAP Reading: Percentage of Students Above National Average

100.0 2004-2005 ALT MATHEMATICS 2005-2006 ALT MATHEMATICS 89.4 88.0 86.2 90.0 84.6 83.5 80.0 76.7

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0.0 2 3 4 5 6 7 Grade CURRICULUM AND ACHIEVEMENT:

Students graduate from Edina High School with a broad liberal arts background. The high school curriculum offers a wide range of courses and personalized learning experiences designed to meet the goals of each student.

Our High School at a Glance • Serves 1,736 students in grades 10-12 • U.S. Department of Education National School of Excellence • Minnesota Department of Education Five Star School • Only Minnesota school to be consistently ranked as one of the Prepared for the Future • top 100 high schools in the nation by Newsweek • • Edina students have always

performed well on the ACT, NATIONAL, STATE AND EDINA ACT AVERAGE COMPOSITE SCORES but the class of 2008 broke a 13-year record when it achieved 30 an average composite ACT score 28 25.9 26.2 25.3 25.3 24.8 24.7 25.1 24.9 25.2 26 24.6 24.4 of 26.2. 23.8 23.6 24 • Edina High School has had National Merit 22

Scale Score 20 fi nalists and semifi nalists every year since 18 the National Merit Foundation has been in 16 2 5 6 8 997 000 00 003 004 00 00 007 00 existence. In 2007-08, Edina High School 1996 1 1998 1999 2 2001 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

had 18 National Merit semifi nalists and 27 EHS MN U.S. National Merit Commended Scholars.

• 97% of graduating seniors go to college. 86% fi nish their college degree within fi ve years. A Advanced Placement Program recent study conducted 10 years after graduation School Year Students AP % of 3+ showed that 45% of Edina graduates had Tests Scores completed or were pursuing graduate degrees. 2007-08 852 1,989 81% 2006-07 808 1,998 80% • In 2008, 852 students took 1,989 Advanced Place- 2005-06 742 1,865 80% ment (AP) exams. Over the past two years, the 2004-05 586 1,288 77% number of exams taken has increased signifi cantly, 2003-04 558 1,248 80% and the percentage of scores of 3 or better has also 2002-03 516 1,151 83% 2001-02 535 1,226 78% increased. Edina’s AP program allows its students to earn credit for college-level classes. Currently, Edina of- fers 21 AP courses in a variety of subjects. CURRICULUM AND ACHIEVEMENT: EDINA HIGH SCHOOL ENGAGED, WELL-ROUNDED YOUNG PEOPLE

We recognize that we must attend to the student as a whole individual, a young person developing not only academically, but also socially, emotionally, physically and ethically. To encourage this multifaceted development, we offer a Our High School at a Glance comprehensive array of programs ranging from athletics, • Serves 1,736 students in grades 10-12 debate and theater to student government, music, foreign • U.S. Department of Education National School of Excellence languages and math clubs. Each provides crucial opportunities • Minnesota Department of Education Five Star School for students to represent themselves, their school and their • Only Minnesota school to be consistently ranked as one of the community in the best possible light. top 100 high schools in the nation by Newsweek

NATIONAL, STATE AND EDINA ACT AVERAGE COMPOSITE SCORES Service Learning Many teachers have incorporated service learning into their classrooms. Service learning requires students to use a different skill set in order to address community issues, problems and needs. National studies suggest that service learning programs improve grades and test scores, while developing personal responsibility and awareness.

Our Service Learning Highlights • In December 2007, two elementary schools packed a total of 128,642 meals for Haiti and raised $12,550 for Kids Against Hunger • 9th-grade English Language Learning students read to kindergartners once a week for eight weeks • Students visited and exchanged letters with residents at Edina Care Center and English Rose Suites • Normandale Elementary School was selected as an Emerging Service Learning Leader School by the Minnesota Department of Education; this award recognizes districts and schools that have begun to integrate service learning into the curriculum and culture ENGAGED, WELL-ROUNDED YOUNG PEOPLE (CONT.)

Music In 2007, Edina High School was again recognized as a GRAMMY Signature School — an honor bestowed to only 22 schools nationwide — for outstanding commitment to music Thespians education programs. In 2008, Edina placed fi rst in the Edina’s fall 2007 musical Minnesota State Listening Contest — Edina students have production of “West Side Story” fi nished in the top three for over a decade. involved over 100 students for Band six performances. It won top Approximately 250 high-school students participate in Concert, Varsity awards in eight of 10 categories two Symphonic Bands as well as the combined Edina Hornet Marching at the SpotLight Musical Theatre Band. There are also jazz bands, pep bands and numerous small Program. A spring musical, two ensembles. For over 50 years, the Concert Band has received a full-length plays, a one-act play, Superior rating at Minnesota state high school contests. Edina band a cabaret and a student-written students have traveled as musical ambassadors throughout the United and directed piece rounded the States and around the world, to the Caribbean, Europe, Singapore, Hong yearly bill. This all took place in Kong and Beijing. new performance spaces with state-of-the-art equipment. Orchestra Symphonic, Chamber and Philharmonic orchestra students learn and Activities and Clubs perform music from all periods of history. In 2008, the orchestras present- Edina Public Schools offers a ed three concerts in Greece as part of their biannual international tour. wide variety of activities in fi ne Edina students took three of seven Best of Site honors at the arts, academics and social Minnesota State High School League Solo/Ensemble Contest. Seven service. Opportunities range string students were accepted for membership in the Minnesota All-State from service clubs like the Key Orchestra. Club and Habitat for Humanity to Youth Serving Choir Youth clubs such as Amnesty Edina High School choirs include Varsity, Bel Canto, Concert and Men’s International, Project Earth and Chorus as well as smaller ensembles. For over two decades, choirs and the Service Adventure individuals have received Superior ratings at the Minnesota State Solo/ Leadership Team, to educational Ensemble Contest, and many students have been selected to participate clubs such as the Robotics in the All-State Choir. The Concert Choir was chosen to perform at the Team, World Language Club, 2009 Minnesota Music Educators Winter Convention in . Breakfast Book Club and Publications.

The District Activity Highlights incorporates • 90% of high school students character ENGAGED, WELL-ROUNDED YOUNG PEOPLE (CONT.) participate in at least one education and extracurricular activity values • 99 students lettered in development for community service in 2007 — the K-12 students. most ever in this category We focus on: • Nine high-school students went Integrity, to Santa Fe, N.M. over spring ompassion break 2008 to build homes for C Habitat for Humanity Courage • Edina’s Green Machine Robotics Photo Courtesy of Josh Grenier Commitment team won the coveted Regional ppreciation of Chairman’s Award in the 2008 A Minnesota Regional Competition Diversity and Responsibility

Sports Our competitive sports programs enhance physical and mental well-being and promote positive values including respect, responsibility, fairness and integrity.

Sports Highlights • Over 1,000 students participated in one or more athletic programs in 2007-08 • 573 students received sports letters in 2007-08 • Edina athletes have won a total of 125 state championships, making Edina number one among the 500 members of the Minnesota State High School League • rated Edina High School as having one of the Best High School Athletic Programs in the Nation • In 2007-08, 15 teams advanced to state tournaments and four Edina teams won state championships: girls’ , boys’ , boys’ swimming and diving, and boys’ tennis EDINA GREEN

The Edina “green” is becoming greener. Students are leading the way in helping us to be good stewards of our environment.

Elementary Green Endeavours • Students at Concord, Cornelia, Highlands and Normandale have recognized the hidden potential of lunchroom food scraps and paper products — compost. Funded in part by a grant from Hennepin County, the compost program saves over seven full-size garbage bags per lunch hour per school • Normandale 5th-graders upgraded their school’s compost plan and began collecting paper towel waste in the bathroom, as well. For their work, they were awarded a Minnesota State Service Award — the third consecutive year that an Edina project has received the award

Young Adults are also Setting Green Examples • A group of high-school students volunteered to make Edina’s 2008 U.S. Women’s Open the fi rst-ever zero-waste championship • Project Earth, a high school environmental organization, participated in Edina’s Green Town Forum and lobbied to create a tree- preservation ordinance. Seven EHS seniors in the group built an outdoor classroom as part of their May Term project • Many students are encouraging their families to begin composting and to explore other green practices

Our District is also Greener • In 2007-08, the District received a grant to pilot two buses retrofi tted to reduce emissions by 80% • For the past seven years, the District has been active in energy conservation strategies; during that time, we’ve been able to generate a 15-20% savings in utility expenses • The District recently worked with a consulting fi rm and Xcel Energy to update heating, venting and air conditioning systems; this initiative ramped up energy conservation at all buildings

EdE TEACHERS: STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Our teachers are passionate and committed to young people and their learning. We believe we can improve student learning through continual professional growth for all staff. We advocate opportunities that advance knowledge, improve teaching and learning, promote col- laboration and facilitate adaptation to change, including our new Communities of Practice. In these innovative, collab- orative study groups, teachers explore a single classroom topic — and its local, national and international best practices — within a positive, supportive, collegial environment.

Highly Quali ed Teachers • Of the 99 certifi ed faculty members at Edina High School, 72% have earned master’s, specialist or doctoral degrees • 50% of Edina teachers have 10 or more years of teaching experience, while only 5% of Edina teachers have three or fewer years of teaching experience

We believe that: • continual improvement is essential and requires data in order to What are our Teachers inform planning Reading? • change does occur and staff development facilitates adaptation to change “Culturally Profi cient Instruction: • quality education demands innovation and continuous A Guide for People Who Teach” improvement by Kikanza Robins, Randall Lindsey, Delores Lindsey and Raymond • innovation requires a positive and supportive environment Terrell • frequent and extended collaboration promotes personal and “Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and professional growth Other Powerful Web Tools for • diversity of personalities and effective teaching styles are positive Classrooms” by Will Richardson • professional growth requires the development of ethical “The Differentiated Classroom: interpersonal skills Responding to the Needs of All • professional growth requires the enhancement of Learners” by Carol Ann Tomlinson teaching/learning skills “A Whole New Mind” by Daniel Pink • professional growth requires an understanding of local, national “The World is Flat” by Thomas and international standards and best practices Friedman • learning occurs beyond the classroom

EdE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Ensuring the success of all students requires the sustained attention and commitment of the entire community. Parents, teachers, coaches, advisors, adult mentors and community members come together to support our youth in their life journeys. Each of these stakeholder groups has unique and important contributions to make, and they are eager to be involved in our students’ educational experiences.

Parents Parents contribute to student and teacher success in myriad ways, ranging from site councils and booster clubs to fi eld trips and classroom support. In 2008, 75% of elementary parents, 50% of middle school parents and 60% of high school parents indicated that an adult in their household had volunteered at school four or more times during the school year.

Strong Family Involvement has the Following Bene ts: • Higher grades and test scores • Better school attendance • Greater completion of homework • More positive attitudes and behavior • Higher graduation rates

School Match has named Edina a Parents’ Choice winner every year since its inception in 1992. 97% of parents report that they are proud their children are students in Edina Public Schools.

Community Members Community members have a critical role to play as well. They set high expectations for every student and bring learning to life beyond the walls of school. They can also serve as active role models of lifelong learning. Successful Partnerships • The Edina Education Fund raised over $450,000 in private donations in 2007-08. The innovation grants arising from these resources inspire teachers and learners at every level and at every school in the District. Every year, community gifts allow us to fund important new programs and curriculum development that have an immediate benefi t to Edina students. In the past year, grant allocations totaling $445,000 were made across the district. Edina Education Fund

• Rock for Darfur Edina High School Amnesty International teamed up with the Edina Human Rights and Relations Commis- sion, Edina Rotary and Edina Morningside Rotary Club to organize a benefi t concert at Centennial Lakes Amphitheater. They raised nearly $1,500 to donate to Genocide Intervention Network for their work in Darfur.

• In January 2008, Edina High School’s Project Earth, along with the Edina Community Foundation and Fresh Energy, cosponsored “Global Warming Solutions” featuring Will Steger.

• The Edina City Council appoints students to serve terms on a variety of city boards and commissions including the Art Center Board, Community Health Committee, Heritage Preservation Board, Human Rights and Rela- tions Commission, Transportation Commission, Plan- ning Commission, Energy and Environment Commis- sion and Park Board. COMMUNITY EDUCATION: FROM BABIES TO POST-CAREER ADULTS

An engaged community of lifelong learners is both the end product of our school system and its most vital resource and advocate. We’re working to cultivate a community where everyone is curious and where it’s easy to fi nd places to share the energy that curiosity generates — whatever your age.

Edina Family Center In Edina, we believe learning begins at birth. The Edina Family Center offers Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes, providing parents with support and parenting information. Our high-quality Preschool Program directly impacts the K-12 system and the wider community, because children who participate in these programs build strong brain architecture during the fi rst fi ve years of life, when the majority of brain development takes place. In the 2007-08 school year, class enrollments at the Family Center grew 6% over the previous year to 755 participants.

Youth Programs What are our Parents KIDS Club (grades K-3), Reading? WISE Guys (grades 4-5) and “My Child is a Pleasure” SURGE (grades 6-9) provide by Diane Gossen quality enrichment and care “Unconditional Parenting” before and after school, on by Alfi e Kohn school release days and during “Kids are Worth It” the summer. All three programs by Barbara Coloroso have been accredited by the “Last Child in the Woods” National After School by Richard Louv Association. In the 2007-08 school year, KIDSClub/WISEGuys/ “Why Do They Act That Way?” SURGE enrollment during the school year climbed by 10% over by David Walsh the previous year to 1,105 participants. “Girls will be Girls” by JoAnn Deak Youth Development/Youth Service provides service learning, “The Wonder of Boys” leadership development, social awareness and enrichment oppor- by Michael Gurian tunities, including the Youth Serving Youth program. Focusing on “Take Back Your Kids” leadership, community service and social awareness, this orga- by William Doherty nization has over 12 different groups that connect students with like-minded peers to put their ideas into action. Adult Programs For Adults, classes range from fitness to computer technology, foreign travel to cooking, gardening to wellness, and much more. This year, we launched Look Who’s Talking, a speaker series featuring vocalist Patty Peterson, author Nancy Carlson and Hazelden Foundation’s William C. Moyers. In 2007-08, participation in adult enrichment programming grew by 2% to 6,957 registrations.

Edina Resource Center The Edina Resource Center is a collaborative effort between Edina Public Schools, the city of Edina and the community. Its staff and community partners work to con- nect families and individuals to the services and information they need at a local level. It’s one-stop shopping for the right piece of information, service provider or community support. In 2007, 2,040 community members were connected to resources, and an additional 2,724 newcomers and Community Education began in community members were given resources through the Flint, Mich., in the 1930s. The affiliatedEdina Public Schools’ Welcome Center. movement sought to improve the quality of life for young people and Watch for the 60+ Initiative adults by providing academic and The number of post-career adults is growing in Minnesota, recreational programs. as is the desire to find meaning and purpose as they move forward to the next stage. In response to this changing Today, community education demographic, we launched a new initiative — one aimed at programs are funded in part by the connecting post-career adults with resources and state Legislature and in part by opportunities that will allow them to effectively express their fees. In Edina, 85% of community talents, feed their passions and drive positive change in our education revenue comes from community. Watch for more information on the 60+ Initiative. fees.

109 people volunteer their time to serve on seven different community education advisory councils, ensuring that programs run smoothly and reflect and serve the whole community. FUNDING AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION COMBINED STATEMENT OF BUDGETED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND PROJECTED CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Edina is committed to delivering an excellent education for its students, despite uncertain economic times and budget challenges. We are protective not only of our students’ learning, but also of the tax dollars the commu- Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009 nity contributes to enable our work. Projected Projected Balance Budget Budget Balance Edina’s Careful Stewardship of Tax Dollars is Consistently Recognized June 30, 2008 Revenues Expenditures June 30, 2009 • Edina has earned the Minnesota Department of Education’s School Finance Award for fiscal health six General Fund Reserve Severance $ 830,728 $ - $ 14,965 $ 815,763 years in a row — that’s every year since the inception of the award; only one other district in the state has Designated Severance/Health Benefi ts 865,397 - 23,808 841,589 been honored all six years Reserve Learning & Development - 1,660,000 1,660,000 - Reserve Basic Skills - 262,000 262,000 - • Edina has received Moody’s Aa1 rating — the highest rating awarded to any school district Reserve Career & Technical - 31,497 31,497 - Designated Q Comp - 1,910,000 1,910,000 - Designated WMEP & Integration (18,262) 1,734,587 1,734,587 (18,262) Designated Carryover - - - - 2007-08 Total School Property Taxes Unreserved - Undesignated 6,290,080 68,305,670 68,189,573 6,406,177 for a Homeowner with a $300,000 Home Total General Fund 7,967,943 73,903,754 73,826,430 8,045,267 Brooklyn Center District 286 $1,339.17 Transportation Financial Challenges Robbinsdale District 281 $1,291.35 Unreserved - Undesignated 93,966 3,228,011 3,253,660 68,317 Richfield District 280 $1,237.53 • Control is no longer local. Total Transportation 93,966 3 , 2 2 8 , 0 11 3,253,660 68,317 Minnetonka District 276 $1,237.53 Beginning with the 2003 Osseo District 279 $1,227.39 Total Unreserved - Undesignated 6,384,046 71,533,681 71,443,233 6,474,494

fiscal year, the basic general Eden Prairie District 272 $1,178.85 Capital education formula amount of St. Louis Park District 283 $1,143.18 Reserve Health & Safety (2,010,987) 612,881 250,000 (1,648,106) Designated Lease Levy 64,193 345,835 345,835 64,193 school funding became entirely Wayzata District 284 $1,067.64 Designated Carryover - - - - Minneapolis District 001 $1,006.08 Reserve Operating Capital state aid, meaning that — with 259,909 2,472,087 2,504,550 227,446 Hopkins District 270 $994.77 Total Capital (1,686,885) 3,430,803 3,100,385 (1,356,467) the exception of voter-approved Edina District 273 $989.67 operating referendums — the Bloomington District 271 $821.07 Food Service Unreserved - Undesignated 237,780 3,125,000 3,118,000 244,780 District is dependent on the Orono District 278 $709.35 Total Food Service 237,780 3,125,000 3,118,000 244,780 state of Minnesota for its (Compiled by Orono School District with data from www.hennepin.us) revenue authority. Community Services Reserve Community Ed 799,165 4,312,301 4,527,776 583,690 • Funding from recent Our Support Systems Designated All Day Kindergarten 109,943 875,000 882,500 102,443 legislatures has been both Reserve ECFE 193,473 1,357,601 1,293,573 257,501 • In 2007, our community overwhelmingly voted to re-authorize Reserve School Readiness 6,175 39,900 50,185 (4,110) unpredictable and insufficient operating levy support for our schools, enabling us to meet student Unreserved - Undesignated - 188,000 188,000 - to meet current program needs needs Total Community Services 1,108,756 6,772,802 6,942,034 939,524 • Edina’s housing market continues to attract families with children; and increased costs due to 7,721,560 90,460,370 90,240,509 7,941,421 for the past 10 years, we have enjoyed a yearly 1-2% increase in Total Operating Funds inflation and rising fuel and enrollment, bucking the devastating statewide trend Building Fund heating costs. • Strong community partnerships and resources, including the Edina Technology Down Payment Levy (1,158,949) 1,000,000 1,000,000 (1,158,949) • Significant budget cuts — Education Fund, provide grants and initiatives to support Alternative Facilities - Bond 3,970,000 40,000 4,010,000 - - 542,348 542,348 - curriculum innovation and broader programming Alternative Facilities - Levy totaling $750,000 — were Building Series 2004 - - - - • The Legislature’s 2008 Omnibus Supplemental Budget Act will necessary to balance the Total Building Fund 2,811,051 1,582,348 5,552,348 (1,158,949) bring approximately $425,000 in one-time money to the district for 2007-08 budget. the 2008-09 school year; this money will be used to support the Debt Service increasing costs of utilities and fuel, to purchase new computer Unreserved - Undesignated 512,021 9,355,972 9,568,750 2 9 9 , 2 4 3 technology and to boost training on key strategic initiatives Total Debt Service 512,021 9,355,972 9,568,750 299,243

Total All Funds $ 11,044,632 $ 101,398,690 $ 105,361,607 $ 7,081,715 COMBINED STATEMENT OF BUDGETED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND PROJECTED CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE

Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009

Projected Projected Balance Budget Budget Balance June 30, 2008 Revenues Expenditures June 30, 2009 General Fund Reserve Severance $ 830,728 $ - $ 14,965 $ 815,763 Designated Severance/Health Benefi ts 865,397 - 23,808 841,589 Reserve Learning & Development - 1,660,000 1,660,000 - Reserve Basic Skills - 262,000 262,000 - Reserve Career & Technical - 31,497 31,497 - Designated Q Comp - 1,910,000 1,910,000 - Designated WMEP & Integration (18,262) 1,734,587 1,734,587 (18,262) Designated Carryover - - - - Unreserved - Undesignated 6,290,080 68,305,670 68,189,573 6,406,177 Total General Fund 7,967,943 73,903,754 73,826,430 8,045,267

Transportation Unreserved - Undesignated 93,966 3,228,011 3,253,660 68,317 Total Transportation 93,966 3 , 2 2 8 , 0 11 3,253,660 68,317

Total Unreserved - Undesignated 6,384,046 71,533,681 71,443,233 6,474,494

Capital Reserve Health & Safety (2,010,987) 612,881 250,000 (1,648,106) Designated Lease Levy 64,193 345,835 345,835 64,193 Designated Carryover - - - - Reserve Operating Capital 259,909 2,472,087 2,504,550 227,446 Total Capital (1,686,885) 3,430,803 3,100,385 (1,356,467)

Food Service Unreserved - Undesignated 237,780 3,125,000 3,118,000 244,780 Total Food Service 237,780 3,125,000 3,118,000 244,780

Community Services Reserve Community Ed 799,165 4,312,301 4,527,776 583,690 Designated All Day Kindergarten 109,943 875,000 882,500 102,443 Reserve ECFE 193,473 1,357,601 1,293,573 257,501 Reserve School Readiness 6,175 39,900 50,185 (4,110) Unreserved - Undesignated - 188,000 188,000 - Total Community Services 1,108,756 6,772,802 6,942,034 939,524

Total Operating Funds 7,721,560 90,460,370 90,240,509 7,941,421

Building Fund Technology Down Payment Levy (1,158,949) 1,000,000 1,000,000 (1,158,949) Alternative Facilities - Bond 3,970,000 40,000 4,010,000 - Alternative Facilities - Levy - 542,348 542,348 - Building Series 2004 - - - - Total Building Fund 2,811,051 1,582,348 5,552,348 (1,158,949)

Debt Service Unreserved - Undesignated 512,021 9,355,972 9,568,750 2 9 9 , 2 4 3 Total Debt Service 512,021 9,355,972 9,568,750 299,243

Total All Funds $ 11,044,632 $ 101,398,690 $ 105,361,607 $ 7,081,715 CONTACT INFORMATION

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Concord Elementary (K-5) South View Middle School (6-9) 5900 Concord Avenue S. 4725 South View Lane Edina, MN 55424 Edina, MN 55424 952-848-4300 952-848-3700

Valley View Middle School (6-9) 6750 Valley View Road Cornelia Elementary (K-5) Edina, MN 55439 7000 Cornelia Drive 952-848-3500 Edina, MN 55435 952-848-4600

Countryside Elementary (K-5) Edina High School (10-12) 5701 Benton Avenue S. 6754 Valley View Road Edina, MN 55436 Edina, MN 55439 952-848-4700 952-848-3800

Creek Valley Elementary (K-5) 6401 Gleason Road DISTRICT OFFICE Edina, MN 55439 952-848-3200 5701 Normandale Road Edina, MN 55424 952-848-3900 Highlands Elementary (K-5) Fax: 952-848-3901 5505 Doncaster Way [email protected] Edina, MN 55436 952-848-4500 SUPERINTENDENT

Ric Dressen, Ed.D. Normandale Elementary (K-5) 952-848-3900 French Immersion School [email protected] 5701 Normandale Road Edina, MN 55424 952-848-4100 Web site: www.edina.k12.mn.us

STUDENT REGISTRATION Welcome Center Room 171 Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Road Edina, MN 55424 952-848-3934 CONTACT INFORMATION

SECONDARY SCHOOLS DEPARTMENTS/SERVICES Administrative Services Adult Enrichment Mary Manderfeld, Asst. Director Marsha Buchok, Coordinator South View Middle School (6-9) Business Services 952-848-4961 952-848-3956 4725 South View Lane Jay Willemssen, Director [email protected] [email protected] Edina, MN 55424 952-848-4004 952-848-3700 [email protected] Activities Edina Family Center Jenny Johnson, Director Laurie Denn, Coordinator Valley View Middle School (6-9) Community Education 952-848-3815 952-848-3968 6750 Valley View Road Services & Community [email protected] [email protected] Edina, MN 55439 Relations 952-848-3500 Douglas Johnson, Director Buildings & Grounds SCHOOL BOARD 952-848-3960 Steve Bristor, Supervisor [email protected] 952-848-3999 Randy Meyer, Chair Edina High School (10-12) [email protected] 952-920-4373 Human Resources & 6754 Valley View Road [email protected] Administrative Services Edina, MN 55439 Gifted Education Services Gwen Jackson, Ph.D., Director 952-848-3800 Peyton Robb, Vice Chair 952-848-4946 Debra Richards, Coordinator 612-669-2488 [email protected] 952-848-4935 [email protected] [email protected]

Media & Technology Services Health Services Bert Ledder, Clerk Michael Burke, Ph.D., Director 952-941-9083 Betty Elliott, Coordinator 952-848-4800 [email protected] [email protected] 952-848-4890 [email protected] Jeff Johnson, Treasurer Research & Evaluation 952-941-3799 Transportation Services Thel Kocher, Ed.D., Director [email protected] 952-848-4944 David White, Supervisor [email protected] 952-848-4979 [email protected] Brian Hedberg, Asst. Treasurer 612-466-7370 Special Services bhedberg@@comcast.net Penny Kodrich, Director COMMUNITY EDUCATION 952-848-4960 5701 Normandale Road Idith Almog, Asst. Clerk [email protected] Edina, MN 55424 952-920-9423/9421 952-848-3952 [email protected] Teaching & Learning Jenni Norlin-Weaver, Ed.D., Director Youth Services/KIDS Club Cathy Cella, Asst. Clerk 952-848-4951 Meg Barrett, Coordinator 952-829-5302 [email protected] 952-848-3961 [email protected] [email protected] 5701 Normandale Road Edina, MN 55424 952-848-3900 www.edina.k12.mn.us [email protected]