EP Schools
Email News
 January 26, 2012

 

 

 

 

EP Honors:

  • Congrutulations to the following students for winning at the science fair:
    • Eighth grader Arush Jain in the Physical Science grade 6-8 category;
    • Eighth grader Jared McNiff in the Earth Science grade 6-8 category;
    • Eighth grader Carolyn Jons in the Life Science grade 6-8 category;
    • Ninth grader Daniel Huschke in the Physical Science category;
    • Tenth grader Kevin Bu in the Life Science category.

     

     

     

     

    Upcoming Events:

  • January 26: District Jazz Festival, EPHS Main Commons,
    7 p.m.

  • January 27: No School, CMS & EPHS

  • January 27-28: One Act Performance, EPHS PAC
    7:30 p.m.

  • January 28: Souper Bowl Saturday, CMS (click here for details)

  • January 29: EPCGT Science Night - Physics Force, EPHS PAC 4:30-5:30 p.m. (visit www.edenpr.org for more information)

  • February 2: District Orchestra Festival, Wooddale Church, 7 p.m.

  • February 2-4: EPHS Winter Show Performance, 7:30 p.m.

  • February 6: Grade 8-11 Parent Orientation for
    2012-2013 Registration, EPHS
    Grade 8: 6 & 7:30 p.m.
    Grades 9-11: 7:30 p.m.


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    Dear &FULLNAME;,

    We have some news items, honors, upcoming events as well as an update on the superintendent search process to share with you.

    Superintendent Search Update

    At its January 24 meeting, the Eden Prairie School Board heard a presentation from Ken Dragseth, consultant from School Exec Connect, on the New Superintendent Profile that defines the characteristics the district is seeking in its next superintendent.

    The profile was developed by the search consultants using input from interviews and focus groups of district board members, administrators, principals, teachers, staff members, parents, students, and community members. Input was also gathered through an online survey, which was, also used to develop the profile. More than 200 people attended a focus group or were interviewed individually. Over 700 people completed the online survey.

    Click here to read the New Superintendent Profile.

    The search firm also presented a summary of the feedback from the focus groups and the interviews, and a summary of the online survey feedback.

    Click here to read the summary of the focus group and interview feedback.
    Click here to read the summary of the online survey feedback.

    The work of the superintendent search process now shifts to recruitment of candidates by the search firm. The firm will use the New Superintendent Profile to assist in identifying and screening potential candidates. A list of five-to-seven candidates will be presented to the board on Monday, March 12, with the first round of interviews set for Wednesday, March 14. The list of candidates to be interviewed will be made public following the March 12 meeting.

    Archived information on the superintendent search process is available on the district website, www.edenpr.org, by clicking on the red superintendent search graphic on the front of the page.

    School Board Committee Assignments

    At its recent meeting, the Eden Prairie School Board set its committee assignments for the year.  They are as follows:

    Ranee Jacobus, Chair
  • School Board Liaison to Prairie View, Education Center, Administrative Services Center
  • Governance Committee
  • AMSD Representative
  • Employee Contract Negotiator
  • PTO Presidents’ Council
    		•  John Estall, Vice Chair
  • School Board Liaison to: Administrative Services Center,  Eden Lake, EPHS
  • Finance Committee
  • Results Committee (Tentative)
  • MSBA Legislative Liaison
  • Employee Contract Negotiator
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    Chuck Mueller, Treasurer
  • School Board Liaison to Cedar Ridge, CMS, Eagle Heights
  • Connections Committee
  • Finance Committee
  • Minnesota State High School League Representative
    		•  Holly Parker, Clerk
  • School Board Liaison to Oak Point, Transportation, Prairie View
  • Governance Committee
  • Finance Committee
  • WMEP Representative
    		•
    Karla Bratrud, Director
  • School Board Liaison to CMS, Education Center, Eden Lake
  • Connections Committee
  • Employee Contract Negotiator (Tentative)
  • Joint City & Schools Facilities Commission Alternate
  • ECSU Representative
    		•  Dave Espe, Director
  • School Board Liaison to Oak Point, Forest Hills, Eagle Heights
  • Governance Committee
  • Results Committee (Tentative)
  • TIES Representative
  • Minnesota State High School League Representative Alternate
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    Suzanne Kutina, Director
  • School Board liaison to EPHS, Cedar Ridge, Forest Hills, Transportation
  • Connections Committee
  • Results Committee (Tentative)
  • PTO President’s Council Alternate
  • Joint City & Schools Facilities Commission
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    Contacting School Board Members

    The individual email addresses for the school board are:

    Ranee Jacobus, rjacobus@edenpr.org
    John Estall, jestall@edenpr.org
    Chuck Mueller, chuckm@edenpr.org
    Holly Parker, hparker@edenpr.org
    Karla Bratrud, kbratrud@edenpr.org
    Dave Espe, despe@edenpr.org
    Suzanne Kutina, skutina@edenpr.org

    Or all board members can be emailed collectively.

    Board Highlights

    Click here for the board highlights from the January 24 board meeting.

    Souper Bowl Saturday

    Souper Bowl Saturday is a time to gather our community for a simple meal of soup and bread to help support our neighbors in need.  Join us Saturday, January 28 from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Central Middle School. The delicious soup is just part of the fun:

    • Local schools, including CMS and the EPHS, have created more than 700 one-of-a-kind, hand-painted ceramic bowls for those in attendance.
    • A silent auction will showcase handmade items for sale.
    • Local music will provide entertainment for the afternoon.
    • The mayors from Eden Prairie and Chanhassen are having a “show down”, come vote for the best painted bowl.

    There is no fee to attend; a goodwill donation will be accepted at the door. Come and enjoy the fellowship and fun – and the warmth of a humble meal among friends.

    Souper Bowl Saturday is sponsored by PROP, a food shelf and emergency services organization serving Eden Prairie and Chanhassen. More than 1,100 families needed PROP services last year and nearly half of those served were children. PROP is powered by volunteers and donations from individuals and organizations.

    SW Metro AD/HD Connection

    Families with AD/HD face challenges that friends and family might not understand. This educational and discussion group provides a rare opportunity to meet others like you and to learn strategies to manage AD/HD.

    When: 2nd Monday of the month, 7– 8:30 pm
    Where: Eden Prairie Schools Administrative Services Center, (8100 School Rd)
    Meetings will have a presentation for 45-60 minutes followed by questions and sharing of strategies that work.

    For more information, contact: Tina Houck, 952-975-7044 (THouck@edenpr.org); Cindy Lea, 612-965-3052 (Cindy@SucceedingwithADD.com); and Terri O. Johnson, 952-949-6900, (terriojohnson@learningrx.net)

    As always, if you have any ideas, concerns, compliments, or questions along the way, please feel free to contact us at communications@edenpr.org or 952-975-7150.

    My best regards,

    Bob Noyed
    Executive Director of Communication & Community Relations