MPS intends to select multiple organizations to provide summer bridge programming for students in grades prek-12 during the month of August 2023 when District sponsored summer school is not in session. MPS is seeking proposals for culturally specific programming focused on school readiness, student wellbeing, and academic enrichment.
The full RFP and supporting documents are below:
Total Amount of Funding Available: $200,000 Range of Awards: $10,000 -$35,000 Length of Contract: July 1, 2023 - September 15, 2023
Key dates:
RFP Issued: February 3, 2023 Applicant Information Sessions: February 14, 2023 & February 16, 2023 Proposals Due: March 10, 2023 Award Notification: April 10, 2023
RFP Information Sessions The District will hold two virtual information sessions about this RFP. Staff will provide an overview of the application and required attachments, and provide time for questions and answers from potential applicants. Sessions will be recorded and posted online for those who cannot attend.
February 14, 2023 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. CST February 16, 2023 from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. CST
Questions about this RFP can be directed to esser3@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-0542. Sign up here to be notified of future ESSER III community partner contracting opportunities.
Expenditure Description and ESSER III Budget
Following are investments MPS is making with ESSER III funds:
These funding recommendations aim to address the serious impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Minneapolis Public Schools students.
They align with MPS’ community driven, long-term vision for our district and are grounded in equity, transparency and accountability.
These recommendations were informed by thoughtful feedback received from Minneapolis parents, partners and community members.
(See full Board of Education, September, 14, 2021 presentation.)
Guiding Principles: Equity. Engagement.
Ensuring people closest to our students families, teachers, partners and school communities have a significant voice in shaping how this federal money is spent.
MPS Commitments
A commitment to equity that targets funds to students most impacted by the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and systemic barriers to access and opportunity.
A commitment to lift up voices of families, students, partners and community members.
A commitment to transparency and accountability for decision-making and use of all.
What did the community tell us?
How did MPS engage the community?
1. ESSER III Stakeholder Advisory Committee: Within weeks of learning about the ESSER III funds, convened an advisory committee (staff members, union reps, students and families, and community partners) to help make recommendations to inform the district’s plan.
2. Digital Communications: Regular emails and online posts drove stakeholders to our webpages, which included a simple feedback form completed and returned by 70 individuals.
3. Tribal Consultation: A meeting with the Tribal Nations Education Committee (TNEC) to gather input about how the funds could be used to support American Indian students.
4. Direct Community Input: Partners and stakeholders provided direct input to the Superintendent and MPS leaders.
Considerations in Addition to Community Feedback
To ensure the MPS plan addresses the immediate needs of students, is aligned with the district’s long term vision and goals, and adheres to state and federal requirements, MPS also considered:
With community feedback in hand, along with other important considerations, Superintendent Graff and his leadership team developed a comprehensive list of potential investments focused on:
View past meetings and feedback process