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Large Scale System Change meetings
Saint Paul Public Schools is a district poised for change and isinviting the Saint Paul community to find out why. Six communityengagement meetings are scheduled in the coming weeks to discuss theneed for Large-Scale System Change (LSSC) in the district.
At themeetings, community members will learn more about why business as usualis not a sustainable option for achieving the SPPS mission: To providea premier education for all. All SPPS sites and programs will beaffected, whether it be through changes related to transportation,programming or professional development. Among the topics to bediscussed at the community engagement meetings are academics,enrollment, school choice, budget and rightsizing or consolidation. Click for a flyer about the event. More information about LSSC is available here: Conversation about the Future.
Themeetings also will give community members the opportunity to helpdistrict staff members identify district needs as SPPS moves into thefuture.
Meeting dates and locations (all locations are in Saint Paul):
November 10, 2008: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Presentation in Spanish and English
Neighborhood House
179 Robie St. E.
November 13, 2008: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Jimmy Lee Rec Center
270 Lexington Pkwy. N.
November 17, 2008: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Como Park Senior High School
740 W. Rose Ave.
December 3, 2008: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Presentation in Hmong and English
Phalen Lake Elementary
1089 Cypress St.
December 4, 2008: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Gloria Dei Church
700 Snelling Ave.
December 12, 2008: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Somali Parent Advisory Council
Highwood Hills Elementary
2188 Londin Lane
Alight dinner and refreshments will be provided. These meetings aretaking place with the help of several SPPS partners, including CLUES,Hmong American Partnership, Hmong Cultural Center, Neighborhood House,Saint Paul Area Council Of Churches, Saint Paul NEAT, Saint Paul Parksand Recreation, Saint Paul Public Schools Foundation, Saint Paul YWCAand Support Our Schools.
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