Minneapolis Public Schools proposes closing or merging up to 16 schools
Minneapolis Public Schools unveiled three transformation proposals that could close or merge as many as 16 schools and reroute at least 12% of students, citing budget pressure from low enrollment and federal funding rules tied to attendance. The district has capacity for 43,000 students but enrolls about 30,000, and officials say more than half of schools are less than 70% full. Administrators say closures are meant to concentrate resources and reallocate funds toward teachers rather than reduce expenses. The school board will vote in November after community meetings and an online survey through Oct. 16.
At least 12% of students would be rerouted under the proposals.
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The district shared three proposals last Wednesday and held a news conference to explain them. The district updated its website with capacity figures and FAQs. The board will vote in November and could implement changes next school year.
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