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Greetings,
Dear Members,
As we enter into very difficult financial times in our
schools, district, communities and state, it is important to
stay steady and calm. There is so much speculation flying
around and so many rumors being shared that it becomes hard to
know what is what. Our financial future is so
tenuous that no one really knows what it will be - the state
debt grows continuously and the talk of cuts, shifts,
freezes, and the like, is ever-changing.
Over the next couple of months, it will be important for all
of us to be engaged as much as possible in the District's School
Options Planning process and budget conversations. The
decisions being made will effect all of us so we need to share
our thoughts openly during the process. Many of you have
wonderful insights as to what types of changes could help us
make it through the challenging times ahead so we should be sure
these insights get shared.
The MFT will be creating a focus group of teachers and ESPs
to meet with the District about the future. If anyone is
interested in being a part of these in depth conversations,
please contact me at lnordgren@mft59.org.
Below find 6 online District links that provide you with
more info and data. The MFT Executive Board will be
meeting next week to discuss the situation and will be
communicating with you throughout the upcoming months.
No one person has all the solutions so the whole of us will
be needed in order to create/find them. Thanks for your
patience, optimism, and professionalism as we move forward.
Lynn Nordgren, President
Minneapolis Federation of
Teachers
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