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Board acknowledges NAPAC "nonconcurrence," accepts six SMART goals and requests response by April 17
Summary
The Native American Parent Advisory Council presented a formal nonconcurrence with the district's American Indian Education program and submitted six SMART goals; the board voted to acknowledge the nonconcurrence and accept the presentation (5–1) and must send a written response to NAPAC and the Minnesota Office of American Indian Education within 60 days.
The Faribault Public Schools board acknowledged on Feb. 17 that the Native American Parent Advisory Council (NAPAC) voted “nonconcurrence” after reviewing the district’s American Indian Education Program implementation. NAPAC presenters told the board they issued the vote to request more partnership and improvement, and they submitted six SMART goals to guide changes.
Cassie Riopelle, the district’s community education and engagement director, explained statutory expectations and the NAPAC role, saying Minnesota law requires districts with 10 or more students identifying as American Indian…
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