Background Information

In light of Minnesota’s rapidly changing demographics, an examination of current desegregation policy is long overdue. Critique of the current policies, including the 2005 evaluation report from the Office of the Legislative Auditor, shows a need to clarify outcomes of the integration revenue program and identify measurable indicators of success.

The Minnesota School Integration Council is a statewide organization committed to equity and excellence for all. Minnesota School Integration Council (MSIC) exists to convene and advocate on all matters related to integration and educational equity in the state of Minnesota. With the knowledge and support of the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), MSIC is convening a statewide task force on school integration.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Task Force Meetings

The task force will convene four times beginning in October 2010 with final recommendations available in January 2011.  A proposed meeting schedule is enclosed.  The primary work of the task force will be to:

  • conduct a comprehensive review of the current Minnesota Desegregation Rule and Minnesota Statute, section 124D.86, governing the use and allocation of revenue; and 
  • develop recommendations for amending Minnesota’s Desegregation Rule and Minnesota Statute section 124D.86

Meeting Schedule

Tuesday, October 12, 2010 – Task Force Meeting #1
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
TIES Building, Larpenteur Room

October 18 – November 15, 2010 – Regional Listening Sessions
Task Force members will be asked to attend at least one session

Tuesday, November 16, 2010 – Task Force Meeting #2
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
TIES Building, Room 300

Tuesday, December 7, 2010 – Task Force Meeting #3
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Minnesota Department of Education, Conference Center A, Room CC13

Tuesday, January 11, 2011 – Task Force Meeting #4
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Minnesota Department of Education, Conference Center A, Room CC13

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