A Minneapolis Public Schools parent with a corporate finance background says the district could fund the staffing and supports in its School Transformation plan without closing schools, for about $20.9 million a year. MSR has not verified her calculations. The school board considers a resolution to pause the plan.
Sharon El-Amin
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As MPS weighs school changes, North Side board member presses for proof of equity
As Minneapolis Public Schools weighs three school closure and merger options, District 2 board member Sharon El-Amin demands proof that North Minneapolis, hit hardest by past closures, will come out ahead this time. Teachers’ union MFE Local 59 has rejected all three options outright.
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MPS Board Member Sharon El-Amin discusses budget cuts, community’s role in education
Minneapolis Public Schools is facing tight budget constraints due to the pandemic, and is looking at ways to transform schools while compensating teachers.
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MPS delays search for new superintendent
‘If we give another year to the current [interim] superintendent, we’re probably missing a lot of great leaders. I want to see change now.’