Minneapolis Board of Education - Policy Committee
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- Sent revisions to a policy regarding special education placement to the full board for consideration.
- A technical change was made in the policy to avoid confusion. The policy used to state that the district will offer Special Education services to students up to age 21. The new policy clarifies that the services will be offered to students up to their 22nd birthday.
- Reviewed four additional policies, but did not take any action. The committee will review the policies again before sending them to the full board for approval. These policies included:
- Background checks
- School Choice and Assignment of students to schools
- Title IX, equity in women’s sports
- Harassment and Violence Prohibition.
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Minneapolis Board of Education
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The Minneapolis Board of Education, or School Board, is the elected body responsible for governing finances and policies, establishing and monitoring the strategic direction and goals, and hiring and evaluating the district’s superintendent, who serves as the district’s chief executive.
The School Board is comprised of nine directors, elected by Minneapolis voters, and two student representatives who are appointed. The superintendent also serves as an ex-officio member of the board. Board members serve four-year terms, beginning in January after being elected in November. Each year in January, the school board selects its leadership, which includes a chair, vice-chair, clerk, and treasurer.