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Budget, Large-Scale System Changes (LSSC) and Facilities Report update

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On September 4, 2008, district administration and the Board of Education, began a serious, data-driven, public discussion about the past, present and future of Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS). Over the last few months, the district has been engaged in creating awareness of the need for Large-Scale System Changes (LSSC).  This phase of our comprehensive reform agenda, referred to as the “WHY” phase, involved a series of presentations and six community input sessions during November and December 2008. A final summary about what was learned at the meetings is available here.

We are currently in the second major phase of
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our work, the “WHAT” phase, during which the administration will develop proposals, review scenarios, and articulate options for Board consideration and action.  Decisions will be informed by a set of guiding principles intended to balance immediate and long-term organizational needs with stakeholder expectations. The guiding principles align with the district mission, long-term goals and strategic priorities.

The final phase of LSSC, the execution or “HOW” phase, may involve specific criteria and implementation strategies in each of the five subject areas: Academics, Enrollment, School Choice, Budget and Rightsizing and Consolidation.
Recommendation for Large-Scale System Changes
Click here to view the final presentation - presented at the May 5, COB meeting.
Budget Update
Click here for information and recommendations to address the SPPS short-term and structural budget deficits.
Public Engagement Sessions
Click here for a list of additional upcoming public engagement opportunities.
LSSC summary
Click here for a final summary of the LSSC community engagement meetings held in Nov. and Dec. of 2008.
Facilities Conditions and Educational Adequacy Assessment
Click here for updated FCEAA material.