Minneapolis Board of Education - Policy Committee
Minneapolis Board of Education1250 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411 Minneapolis 55411 (Directions)
- Reviewed a policy on how the district manages property. The board did not approve any changes to the high-level policy. Staff said that they are changing how they approach building new playgrounds to center accessibility.
- Reviewed the district’s policy on fund balance procedures. The board learned that the administration was considering lowering the district’s fund balance from eight percent to a lower figure to prepare for financial emergencies. No changes were approved at this meeting.
- Received a presentation on the district’s current Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Assessment, which focuses on transportation.
Agency Information
Minneapolis Board of Education
See meeting notes for details
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.