Minneapolis school board chair outlines next steps after closure pause
Days after the Minneapolis Public Schools put a pause on a plan that would have closed or merged more than a dozen schools, School Board Chair Collin Beachy joined FOX 9 All Day to talk about where the district goes from here.
Days after the Minneapolis Public Schools put a pause on a plan that would have closed or merged more than a dozen schools, School Board Chair Collin Beachy joined FOX 9 All Day to talk about where the district goes from here.
Minneapolis school closures paused: What happens now?
Minneapolis Public Schools has paused plans that could have closed or consolidated as many as 16 schools following widespread community concerns. School Board Chair Collin Beachy joins FOX 9's Rob Olson to explain why the district changed course, acknowledging that even he was surprised by the number of proposed closures.
Minneapolis Public Schools has paused plans that could have closed or consolidated as many as 16 schools following widespread community concerns. School Board Chair Collin Beachy joins FOX 9's Rob Olson to explain why the district changed course, acknowledging that even he was surprised by the number of proposed closures.
Minneapolis schools put closure plans on hold
Minneapolis Public Schools is pausing school closures until after the 2027-28 school year following weeks of community feedback and pushback. Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams recommended pausing plans for closures or mergers for now after the district considered proposals that could have closed as many as 16 schools.
Minneapolis Public Schools is pausing school closures until after the 2027-28 school year following weeks of community feedback and pushback. Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams recommended pausing plans for closures or mergers for now after the district considered proposals that could have closed as many as 16 schools.
Minneapolis Public Schools will not close any schools
The Minneapolis Public Schools School Board has passed a resolution to not close any schools in the 2027-2028 school year. FOX 9's Maury Glover has more.
The Minneapolis Public Schools School Board has passed a resolution to not close any schools in the 2027-2028 school year. FOX 9's Maury Glover has more.
Minneapolis school board members pass resolution to not close any schools until 2028
A major Minneapolis school closure proposal appeared to change direction during a public meeting Tuesday night.
A major Minneapolis school closure proposal appeared to change direction during a public meeting Tuesday night.
No Minneapolis schools will close in 2027-2028 school year after board passes resolution
Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) is pulling back its school closure plan after strong pushback from families and city leaders.
Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) is pulling back its school closure plan after strong pushback from families and city leaders.
MPS reconsiders consolidation plan proposal
The Minneapolis Public Schools board is proposing a pause on a plan that could have closed several schools as soon as next year. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the details.
The Minneapolis Public Schools board is proposing a pause on a plan that could have closed several schools as soon as next year. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the details.
Minneapolis Superintendent recommends no school closures
Minneapolis school leaders may back away from a proposal to close more than a dozen schools. The superintendent said at a school board meeting Tuesday night no schools should close at this time. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
Minneapolis school leaders may back away from a proposal to close more than a dozen schools. The superintendent said at a school board meeting Tuesday night no schools should close at this time. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
Minneapolis school closures: Parents push back at first listening session over district's plans
Minneapolis school officials hosted a forum with parents Wednesday night to hear their concerns about plans to close more than a dozen schools, and people did not hold back.
Minneapolis school officials hosted a forum with parents Wednesday night to hear their concerns about plans to close more than a dozen schools, and people did not hold back.
Minneapolis parents express concerns over school closures
Minneapolis parents and community members shared their concerns over Minneapolis Public Schools possibly closing some schools in the city. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
Minneapolis parents and community members shared their concerns over Minneapolis Public Schools possibly closing some schools in the city. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
Minneapolis parents react to possible school closures
FOX 9's Mike Manzoni spoke with parents who have kids at one of the schools that could be closed by Minneapolis Public Schools.
FOX 9's Mike Manzoni spoke with parents who have kids at one of the schools that could be closed by Minneapolis Public Schools.
Minneapolis Public Schools staff answer questions on school closure plan
Minneapolis Public Schools leaders said Friday their district transformation plan that includes closing schools will not significantly cut costs, but will instead allow the district to operate more efficiently.
Minneapolis Public Schools leaders said Friday their district transformation plan that includes closing schools will not significantly cut costs, but will instead allow the district to operate more efficiently.
MPS school closure plan explained
Minneapolis Public Schools leaders say closing more than a dozen schools won't cut costs but will shift spending toward students and staff. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has more.
Minneapolis Public Schools leaders say closing more than a dozen schools won't cut costs but will shift spending toward students and staff. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has more.
Empty desks, tough choices: Minneapolis families face possible closure of 16 schools
Minneapolis families are facing the possibility of sweeping school closures as the district grapples with empty buildings and a budget in the red.
Minneapolis families are facing the possibility of sweeping school closures as the district grapples with empty buildings and a budget in the red.
Minneapolis school board chair on cuts and closures
Minneapolis School Board Chair Collin Beachy is addressing the difficult decisions ahead as the district considers closing as many as 16 schools.
Minneapolis School Board Chair Collin Beachy is addressing the difficult decisions ahead as the district considers closing as many as 16 schools.
Minneapolis school board chair on closures: The plans could change
Minneapolis school board chair Collin Beachy is making it clear nothing has been finalized and plans could change as the board weighs three plans that could close more than a dozen schools.
Minneapolis school board chair Collin Beachy is making it clear nothing has been finalized and plans could change as the board weighs three plans that could close more than a dozen schools.
Parents react to Minneapolis Public Schools potential closures
Minneapolis Public Schools could shrink from 59 schools down to as few as 44, and some parents say they feel blindsided.
Minneapolis Public Schools could shrink from 59 schools down to as few as 44, and some parents say they feel blindsided.
Parents react to Minneapolis Public Schools potential closures
Minneapolis Public Schools could shrink from 59 schools down to as few as 44, and some parents say they feel blindsided. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has the story.
Minneapolis Public Schools could shrink from 59 schools down to as few as 44, and some parents say they feel blindsided. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has the story.
Minneapolis school board weighs 3 plans that could close up to 16 schools
Minneapolis Public Schools is considering three transformation plans that could close 15 to 16 school buildings. Here's are the schools that could close.
Minneapolis Public Schools is considering three transformation plans that could close 15 to 16 school buildings. Here's are the schools that could close.
Minneapolis school board weighs school closures plan
Minneapolis Public Schools is considering three transformation plans that could reduce the district from 59 schools to as few as 44 as it faces declining enrollment and a $40 million budget shortfall.
Minneapolis Public Schools is considering three transformation plans that could reduce the district from 59 schools to as few as 44 as it faces declining enrollment and a $40 million budget shortfall.