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NAPAC presents nonconcurrence and staffing, compliance recommendations to St. Cloud district
Summary
The Native American Parent Advisory Committee (NAPAC) told the board it voted nonconcurrence, cited gaps in access to data and funding information, and recommended at least three dedicated American Indian education staff including a leadership role and two liaison positions.
Representatives from the district’s American Indian Education program and the Native American Parent Advisory Committee presented program work and concerns to the board on Feb. 18.
Program overview: American Indian Education staff reported that the district currently has 234 students who identify as American Indian, Native American or Indigenous (109 elementary, 125 secondary) and described culturally responsive programming including weekly lunch groups, Ojibwe language resources, smudging and other cultural practices at secondary schools, and college/career supports such as St.…
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