The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has in-depth information, resources and FAQs on the additional funding being provided to schools as a result of COVID. Learn more. We also have an FAQ specific to MPS on this website.
As MPS considers how to best utilize the one-time COVID funding provided by state and federal governments, it is relying on the priorities of the Comprehensive District Design, values established by the Minneapolis Board of Education, guiding questions and engagement with stakeholders.
MPS is developing budgets based on the priorities of the CDD. These priorities will also drive how MPS spends its one-time COVID funding.
The Minneapolis Board of Education has established values for MPS budgets. All MPS programs, initiatives and expenditures should align to these values:
CGCS has provided six questions for identifying high-priority, high-leverage expenditures to improve teaching and learning. These questions will help guide MPS leaders and teams charged with developing an instructional spending plan for one-time COVID funds:
One-time COVID funds overview
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