Board Action Update
Saint Paul Public Schools
Regular Board of Education meeting
April 19, 2011
In this update:  
  • 2011/2012 school calendar approved
  • Board approves exchange of Franklin School building with city community center
  • Update on plans to implement the Strong Schools, Strong Communities strategic plan

School calendar approved

The Saint Paul Public Schools Board of Education (BOE) approved the 2011/2012 school calendar.   After receiving feedback from parents, teachers and staff, the approved calendar includes the following:

 

    • The 2011-12 school year starts the day after Labor Day on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 and ends on Friday, June 8, 2012.The first day for Pre-K and K is Monday Sept. 12, 2011. 
    • Winter break is reduced to eight days starting on Friday, Dec. 23, 2011.  Students return to class on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012.
    • Summer school, including GRAD preparation, begins on Monday,
      June 18, 2012.
    • There are four early release days: Friday Sept. 30, 2011, Thursday Nov. 10, 2011, Friday Feb. 3, 2012 and Friday April 27, 2012.  

 Click here to see the approved calendar.

 

Franklin School building exchange with city community center   

The Board approved an agreement to exchange the Franklin School building for a building owned by the city of St. Paul. Under the agreement, SPPS would get city-owned property next to Harding High School.

 

In exchange for the old Franklin Elementary building on Jackson Street, SPPS would acquire ownership of the East Side Community Center, which is next to Harding. Merrick Community Services, which is currently located in the center, plans to relocate on the East Side.  Harding Senior High School plans to use the community center for professional development, parent education and other activities.

 

The proposed exchange must still be approved by the city.

 

Initial plans announced to implement the Strong Schools Strong Communities strategic plan

Chief of Staff Suzanne Kelly presented a draft of plans to implement the District's three-year strategic plan. The implementation phase will begin in May with the formation of eight action teams.  Each action team will focus on and make recommendations on specific aspects of the plan including closing the achievement gap, transitioning to middle schools and districtwide academic programs.  

 

Click here to see a draft of the implementation plan that will be updated as needed.

   

This update is a service of the Office of Communications of Saint Paul Public Schools. Please direct questions or comments to communications@spps.org or by phone to 651-767-8110.