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Board discusses compensatory aid changes that could cut district $3.7 million; members consider drafting resolution
Summary
Board members reported a joint letter from the superintendent and union leadership warning that proposed changes to compensatory aid could reduce Columbia Heights Public Schools' funding by $3.7 million; members discussed drafting a board resolution and coordinating with other districts ahead of upcoming legislative days at the Capitol.
Board members raised concerns March 11 about proposed changes to Minnesota compensatory aid that the district estimates would reduce Columbia Heights Public Schools’ funding by about $3,700,000.
A board member said the district received a letter from the superintendent, written jointly with the president of Local 10, urging timely resolution of the compensatory aid issue. The member proposed the board consider passing a resolution in support of the letter’s ask; they said they planned to draft language to bring back to the board. Several members encouraged coordinating with other districts; one member noted a coalition of districts is meeting and that Columbia Heights and Osseo stand among the most financially affected on a per-pupil basis.
Board members discussed attending upcoming legislative advocacy days, including a joint AMSD/MASA event and additional Capitol visits, to make the district's position known to legislators. No formal board resolution was introduced or voted on at the March 11 meeting; members said they would work on draft language and consider collective action with other districts in the coming weeks.
