1. Current middle school students in the Minnetonka School District are performing at record levels of achievement.  In order to prepare for appropriately higher levels of rigor at the high school level, the Board asks the administration to conduct a systemic review of the high school to determine how the high school will modify the current model to insure continuing world class, child centered excellence in education in light of the changing students’ needs.  The Board’s expectation is that this goal will require two to three years in development based on the experience of the middle school model goal that required two years to complete.  The final plan should include:
   
   a.    Revised scope and sequence aligning the revised middle school curriculum
   
   b.    Special focus on improvements required with the 9th and 10th grade class options
   
   c.    Evaluation of whether the current “X” (accelerated) options are still relevant and/or whether the increased rigor required in the current “G” classes raises the need for other 9th/10th grade options (Honors/ other AP options/ math and science needs)
   
   d.   The 2011-2012 Goal will focus on the following:
        • The Superintendent will outline a plan for this review for the Board by the October 2011 Study Session
        • The Board will approve a plan and timeline for resources required to implement the plan by the December 2011 Study Session with special focus on changes that would be required to be ready for the incoming 2012-2013 Freshman Class
   
   
2. The Minnetonka School District has adopted several new programs that continue to show progress toward full implementation and institutionalization. To ensure the continued institutionalization of these significant programs, the Administration will provide reports and recommendations to the Board during the 2011-2012 school year that show progress toward the full implementation.  The programs to be reviewed include:
   
   a.   Language Immersion.  The reports and recommendations should include the overall improvements to the E-12 World Language Program. The Board will be interested in hearing:
        • Scope and sequence of language offerings for current immersion students through high school including:
             o Evaluation of the 7th grade 1 quarter language option
             o The full implementation of the Middle School Model for the Immersion Program
        • Program changes in high school
        • Other fee-based options
   
   b.   The Navigator Program- in particular, the results of expanding the program to 2nd grade
   
   c.    Expansion of Fine Arts programs including:
        • Expansion of 5th grade music options to all elementary schools
        • Changes to middle school music programs to respond to increased rigor of the 2010-2011 5th grade music program improvements
   
   
3. The Minnetonka School District recognizes that allowing students to reach their highest levels of academic and personal achievement requires the District to meet the changing needs of its learners and understand the skills they will need to succeed in the 21st Century.  Toward that end, the District will continue to pursue staff development activities during the 2011-2012 school year focused on developing a deeper understanding of the learning styles of today’s students and identifying the attributes they will need to thrive in a diverse and changing world. Focus for the 2011-2012 school year should be:
   
   a. Identification of gaps in staff development
   
   b. Development of a reporting plan for eliminating gaps identified
   
   c. Reports to the Board on specific staff development activities
   
   
4. The Minnetonka School Board understands the necessity for creating an environment of innovation and applauds the initial implementation of Innovation Initiatives.  Knowing that the organization must create a formal infrastructure to fully support ongoing Innovation Initiatives, the Board looks to the administration to continue to build on the capacity for innovation by:
   
   a. Developing a clear process and pipeline for Innovation Initiatives
   
   b. Establishing clear and ongoing communication to all internal stakeholders to increase the understanding and engagement of employees
   
   c. Developing resources to implement approved innovation ideas  The Board requests regular updates from the staff as determined by the Superintendent, Chair and Vice Chair on the progress of the Innovation Teams including the Guiding Team, Urgency Team and specific Action Teams.
   
   
5. In our commitment to enable all students to achieve their highest aspirations, the Minnetonka School Board is interested in exploring ways in which the District can ensure that ALL learners can achieve academic success.  To this end, the Board requests that Administration provide reports to the Board that address the following:
   
   a. Understanding any barriers that may continue to exist for students that may prevent them from reaching their full potential
   
   b. Outlining what steps the administration and teaching staff have completed in identifying and assessing profiles of these students
   
   c. Identifying programs and/or supports that systemically address the needs of these students
   
   d. Providing recommendations for how the District can provide additional opportunities/programs/services for these students
   
   
6. The Minnetonka School District, along with other public schools continue to face significant financial pressures as a result of a challenging economy and a reduction in financial support from the State of Minnesota.  The Administration will identify new models that will sustain continued financial viability.  The models will focus on:
   
   a. Increased capacity
   
   b. Increasing revenues

The Administration will continue to provide timely reports to the Board with recommendations for addressing different financial scenarios.