--- ## author: Jesse Sierks date: D:20171017085700-05'00' --- ## Work Session/Retreat Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:00 PM ## Board Assembly Room, 1250 West Broadway Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411 ## 1) Call to Order and Roll Call 2) Topics and Discussions ## 2)a. School Transformation ## 2)a.1. Parameter Executive Summaries 3) Adjournment May 19, 2026 ## Work Session ## Transformation ## Parameters 1 Where we’ve been and what’s next 2 Requested information provided 1Physical space cost/benefit8Enrollment strategies 2 Consolidations of schools/sites/programs 9Academic pathways 3Closing of school sites10Creative community engagement 4Repurposing of schools/sites11Examine area meetings 5 Building spaces for inclusive special education 12Citywide conversation starters 6K-8 advantages/disadvantages13Direct conversations with groups 7Enrollment pathways 3 ## School Board Sets values and priorities Provides direction ## Administration ## Develops recommended options using board values, priorities, and direction What happens next 4 ## School Board Receives and reviews recommendations Approval or further direction To inform a draft resolution for the June 9 meeting that directs the Superintendent on next steps Today’s focus Opportunity to discuss: 5 School Board values and priorities and provide guidance for Parameters 1-3 1.enrollment growth and retention strategies 2.holistic educational experience 3.programming and pathways Transformation timeline 1 2 Discussion protocol 6 1 ## Review Administrative Analysis Ms. Deborah Keys Write will help facilitate steps 2-4 2 ## Individual Reflection and Information Review ●Review the data provided and administrative analysis 3 ## Whole Group Share ●Each director shares about values and priorities for the parameter ●Connection to key data points 4 ## Synthesis ●What themes are emerging ●Where is there alignment ●Where do perspectives differ Parameter 1: ## Enrollment Growth & Retention 7 3 ## Stabilize ## Grade‑to‑Grade ## Improve Year‑to‑Year Retention Reduce losses between grade levels 4 ## Enroll ## Residents ## Enroll More Minneapolis Residents Students new to MPS & those returning from charter schools, non-public schools, or other districts 2 ## Parameter 1: Administrative Analysis (Enrollment) 8 ## Prioritize ## Early Entry ## Increase Kindergarten Enrollment Enroll more Minneapolis families at entry point 1 ## Bridge ## Transitions ## Strengthen Elem. → Middle Transition Address the largest loss point in the system ## Parameter 1: Individual Reflection and Information Review 9 ## Review the data provided 1 Prepare for Board discussion: •Does the Administrative analysis align with your values & priorities on this parameter? 2 ## Parameter 1: Whole Group Discussion 10 ## Each Board Member shares: Values & priorities for the parameter 1-2 data points that informed your recommendation ## Parameter 1: Synthesis 11 ## What themes are emerging? Where is there alignment? Where do perspectives…