Minneapolis Board of Education - Finance Committee
Minneapolis Board of EducationDavis Center, 1250 W. Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411 (Directions)
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The board received a presentation on the district’s February financial statements.
- A report on the district’s food service stated that the district’s absenteeism during the ICE Metro Surge was highest in January, abated somewhat in February, and came back to near normal standards in March.
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The board received an update on the budget development process for the 2026-27 school year.
- Director Joyner Emerick said they would not vote on the budget when it comes up for final approval in June if it is not accompanied by a resolution that indicates a timeline for the school transformation process, which will likely include closing or consolidating schools. She said the board should not go into another budget cycle without that kind of action.
- Board Chair Beachy said that the transformation timeline was not planned until next fall.
- A website that will indicate cuts to schools should be available after the district’s spring break, according to the presentation.
- Money for a new space for Anishinabe Academy, which serves Indigenous students and is currently sharing space with another school, is not included in the current capital plan. The board approved the concept in 2024.
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Minneapolis Board of Education
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The Minneapolis Board of Education, or School Board, is the elected body responsible for governing finances and policies, establishing and monitoring the strategic direction and goals, and hiring and evaluating the district’s superintendent, who serves as the district’s chief executive.
The School Board is comprised of nine directors, elected by Minneapolis voters, and two student representatives who are appointed. The superintendent also serves as an ex-officio member of the board. Board members serve four-year terms, beginning in January after being elected in November. Each year in January, the school board selects its leadership, which includes a chair, vice-chair, clerk, and treasurer.