February 28, 2024 Bloomington City Council / School Board Concurrent Meeting

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

1970 Resolution Regarding Human Rights Assistance to the School District

Update on Joint Chemical and Mental Health Efforts between Bloomington Public Schools and the City

Notable Quotes (3)

It is unique and I think it is a source of strength for the city and I like it when we get together.

Tim Bussey
Inter-agency collaborationCommenting on the coterminous boundaries of the city and school district.

We want to have our code reflect the reality of the day and a lot has changed since 1970.

Melissa Mandershied
Legislative cleanupJustifying the removal of outdated code regarding human rights assistance.

Any student in our district who has reached the level of having a full chemical health assessment done has actually qualified for intensive outpatient.

Hannah Hatch
Chemical health servicesDescribing the severity of cases identified by the new program.

People (7)

Tim BusseyMayor

Presiding over the joint City Council and School Board meeting.

Matt DimockVice Chair

Participating in the joint meeting and providing remarks on collaboration.

Melissa MandershiedCity Attorney

Providing legal context regarding the 1970 Human Rights resolution.

Eric HolthausHuman Rights Commission Staff Liaison

Assisting with policy inquiries.

Jami FaruquiCity Manager

Noting the strategic importance of the inter-agency partnership.

Jennifer McintyreExecutive Director of Student Services

Leading the update on student mental and chemical health initiatives.

Hannah HatchDirector of Services

Detailing chemical health program outcomes and statistics.

Places Mentioned

Bloomington Civic PlazaBloomington, MNEden Prairie, MNBurnsville, MN

Events & Meetings (1)

  • February 28, 2024 at 6:00 PM at Bloomington Civic Plaza

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

1970 Resolution / Clause D of 2.80 3.02

Original resolution regarding human rights education partnership between the city and school district; currently slated for removal.

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