August 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM- Monthly Committee of the Whole Board Meeting Meeting Type: Regular

The Duluth Public Schools Committee of the Whole Board held its regular monthly meeting on August 6, 2026. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the district's Achievement and Integration Plan, which involves nearly $1.7 million in funding over three years aimed at improving educational outcomes and racial and economic integration, particularly for marginalized students including African-American and Native students. The plan includes budget allocations for professional development, instructional assistants, and culturally responsive programming, with specific initiatives at the Myers-Wilkins school. The board discussed strategies for monitoring and assessing progress, as well as community engagement in plan development. Additionally, the meeting covered technology optimization for student learning and well-being, including device management, digital safety, curriculum integration, and professional development related to AI tools. The district plans to maintain current device access levels for the 2026-2027 school year and is exploring balanced technology use and digital citizenship education. Questions from board members addressed device availability, AI access, and parent resources for managing technology use at home. Updates were also provided on alternative programming and compliance with continuous learning plans (CLPs).