Community input plays a critical role in shaping the direction of our schools and Districtwide initiatives. Continuing to build trust with our stakeholders—students, parents, prospective families, teachers and staff, alumni and the broader community—remains an action item in the School Board goal of Excellence in Leadership and Organizational Support. In this episode, Superintendent David Law connects with Dr. JacQui Getty, Executive Director of Communications, and Sally Browne, Director on the Minnetonka School Board, for a conversation about our District’s community engagement efforts and the ways we actively seek to inform, provide opportunities for feedback and build connections with our community.
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S2 E14: Mid-year Check-in with School Board Leadership
In this episode, Superintendent David Law connects with School Board leaders Kemerie Foss, Vice Chair, and Dan Olson, Treasurer, for a mid-year chat about how the school year is going. The conversation focuses on the District’s progress toward the three School Board Goals: Excellence in Well-being, Belonging and Connection; Excellence in Student Learning and Support; and Excellence in Leadership and Organizational Support. Together, the Superintendent and Board leaders discuss District finances, facilities, well-being, and community engagement.
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S2 E13: Literacy - Part 2
Literacy is at the heart of learning, and Minnetonka Public Schools is making significant strides in ensuring every student is set up for success. In this follow-up episode, Superintendent David Law connects with Associate Superintendent Dr. Amy LaDue and Literacy Coordinator Alyssa Rutherford for a deep dive into literacy. They discuss the professional development teachers and staff have been participating in related to reading, the State of Minnesota’s new English Language Arts standards for 2025-26, and practical strategies for families to foster literacy growth at home.
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S2 E12: Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation
For nearly 40 years, the Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation has supported innovation and excellence in Minnetonka Schools. From annual teacher grants that bring innovations to life in the classroom to large endowment gifts, the Foundation elevates the District’s work to provide outstanding and unparalleled learning experiences for students.
In this episode, join Superintendent David Law for a chat with Jill Howe, Executive Director of the Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation, and Troon Dowds, the Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Together, they discuss the Foundation’s recent gift of $100,000 in support of literacy efforts, the upcoming Dream Makers fundraising event and auction, and ways for community members to become involved with this impactful organization.
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S2 E11: Minnetonka Preschool and ECFE Program
One of the exceptional programs the Minnetonka Public School District offers is a robust Preschool program. In addition to preschool classes, Minnetonka Community Education also offers preschool enrichment opportunities, preschool-aged wrap-around childcare through Junior Explorers, and Early Childhood Family Education classes for families with children ages birth to 5.
In this episode, join Superintendent David Law for a discussion with the Coordinator of Minnetonka Preschool, ECFE and Junior Explorers, Molly Bahneman, and ECFE and Preschool Parent, Mary Cornelius, as they connect about what makes Minnetonka Preschool, Junior Explorers and ECFE such welcoming and nurturing environments for young learners.
Minnetonka Preschool and ECFE will host an Open House on Saturday, January 25 from 9:30-11:30am at the Minnetonka Community Education Center in Deephaven. Registration for the 2025-26 school year begins on Thursday, January 30 at 7:30 am.
Learn more at minnetonkacommunityed.org.
Join Superintendent David Law for conversations with the people who make Minnetonka Schools Minnetonka Schools – the teachers, students, parents, principals, volunteers, alumni, Board Members, staff, and administrators from our school district who work together to pursue excellence in the way we live, lead and learn.
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