Facilities Portfolio Analysis

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is embarking on the critical work of developing its next Strategic Plan, a roadmap that will guide our priorities, investments and focus areas for years to come. A portion of this work involves a Facilities Portfolio Analysis. The district is seeking individuals to participate on a taskforce to analyze our facilities. 

To ensure every student has access to an equitable and high-quality education, SPPS is beginning a collaborative process to review our district buildings and create a long-term plan that ensures our facilities are aligned with our academic programs and the number of students we serve. 

The end goal is to identify ways to more efficiently invest our resources based on our anticipated student enrollment. At the end of this process, it may be determined that some schools need to be repurposed, consolidated and/or closed. 

What will members of the taskforce do?

Members of the Facilities Taskforce will serve in an advisory role. The taskforce will help create the criteria that will be used to make these important decisions and provide input to district leadership. 

Members will review and analyze data from various sources including, but not limited to: 

• Community input
• Demographic studies
• Building utilization
• Academic programming
• City geographic overview, etc.

The taskforce ensures that diverse perspectives—from students, families, staff and community partners—will inform the development of the Facilities Portfolio Analysis. Superintendent Stacie Stanley will present the final plan to the Board of Education for adoption in August 2027. Any changes to the district’s facilities will occur after the 2027-28 school year.

Who should apply for the taskforce?

The ideal taskforce member will have:

• A firm commitment to integrating equity into all decisions and recommendations
• A dedication to the collective success of Saint Paul Public Schools
• A shared commitment to the success of all students
• A willingness to consider any district program and/or building for closure, relocation, etc.
• Strong experience with collaboration, problem-solving and continuous learning
• Community networks to actively and intentionally gather input and share updates about the planning process
• The ability to attend a regular series of meetings (e.g., approximately 7-10 meetings, 38-40 total hours) that may fall between April and October 2026
• Meetings will be in person and likely take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays in the early evening for 2-3 hours; there may be one Saturday meeting 

NOTE: Childcare and light refreshments will be provided at each in-person meeting 

Stipend for participation: $500 for parents/guardians/community members; $300 for students.

Click here to apply for the taskforce. Application deadline: April 17, 2026.