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Board accepts American Indian parent advisory committee concurrence and hears year‑round programming update
Summary
Board voted 7‑0 to accept the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee’s annual concurrence; presenters described Ojibwe language and culture programming, an intertribal youth council, family events and college readiness supports.
The St. Louis Park School Board unanimously accepted the annual concurrence of the district’s American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (APAC) on Feb. 25 and heard a summary of APAC activities and goals.
Principal of Special Assignment Bridal Bailey presented the committee’s report and said Minnesota statute requires a parent advisory committee when a district has 10 or more American Indian students; APAC met Jan. 30 and voted to concur that the district is meeting statutory requirements and that the committee’s goals are in place. The board voted to accept the concurrence by a 7–0 vote.
Bailey and APAC members described five focus areas: postsecondary preparation and advising for American Indian students, academic achievement monitoring, culturally relevant curriculum and materials, positive identity reinforcement for students, and intercultural awareness for families and staff.
APAC reported several programs and events: an American Indian Intertribal Youth Council that meets monthly, college site visits with six high‑school students who worked with the committee’s lead, and school‑site activities including Ojibwe language and culture instruction by Sammie (Ojibwe language and culture specialist), artist visits and an Indigenous Day assembly. The presenters said community events — including a powwow and family round‑ups — drew more than 100 attendees and helped connect families with cultural resources.
Bailey and APAC members said they use home visits and individualized counseling to keep students on track; she described the committee’s work helping several students graduate after targeted outreach. Board members honored the late Julia (last name not specified in presentation) for her leadership in building APAC programs and encouraged continued support of the committee’s work.
Ending: The board voted to accept APAC’s annual concurrence and asked administration to keep the board informed as APAC continues programming and outreach. The motion passed 7–0.
