Bryan Barnhart

This document outlines the School Board's framework for evaluating Superintendent performance based on achieving defined 'Ends' policies and complying with 'Executive Limitations' policies. Key strategic 'Ends' goals for students include academic excellence, reading proficiency, individual growth in core subjects, broad-based education, 21st-century skills, and civic knowledge. The plan emphasizes rigorous monitoring of these policies to ensure accountability and progress towards educational outcomes.

The Eden Prairie Schools' strategic mission is to inspire every student to learn continuously, empowering them for personal fulfillment and purposeful contribution. The plan focuses on ensuring each student graduates and is academically prepared for multiple post-high school opportunities. Key indicators of academic preparedness include achieving college-readiness benchmarks on entrance exams, completing college-level coursework, and earning credit in Capstone courses through the Inspired Journey program. The strategy emphasizes personalized learning, addressing individual needs, and eliminating achievement disparities across all student groups.

This report presents assessment findings on adult and family literacy in Eden Prairie, investigating resources, needs, and barriers to accessible adult and early childhood literacy education. It specifically highlights the significant need for English instruction among Somali mothers, identifying childcare and transportation as major obstacles. The assessment also reveals a lack of basic literacy classes and underscores the importance of building relationships and trust within diverse communities for effective program design. Additionally, it notes the necessity for further research into the needs of Spanish-speaking populations.

This document outlines a Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness plan, setting forth goals to ensure all children are ready for school, all students graduate from high school, and all students are prepared for career and college, alongside the objective of closing all racial and economic achievement gaps. Specific targets include 90% of Pre-K students meeting social-emotional objectives, proficiency goals on MCA & MTAS assessments (67% in reading, 61% in math, 51% in science for grades 3-8), 80% of 12th-grade students meeting college and career readiness criteria, and a 95% 4-year graduation rate for EPHS students.

This document outlines the Eden Prairie School Board's Annual Work Plan for 2025-2026, detailing a structured schedule of board meetings and workshops. The plan encompasses various governance activities including policy monitoring (ENDs, EL's, BMD's, and GP's), decision preparation, required board actions, committee reports, and superintendent agenda items. Key focus areas include budget approvals, contract agreements, facility updates related to the 'Flight Plan 2035', board education, and continuous self-assessment, ensuring comprehensive oversight and operational planning for the school district.