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Faribault board approves Healthy Community Initiative contract for RISE after heated debate; 5-1 vote
Summary
The board approved a contract with Healthy Community Initiative to support the RISE student-support program (serving 225+ students). A board member objected to perceived preferential treatment of specific groups; administration said RISE serves students of all backgrounds. Vote recorded as 5 ayes, 1 nay after a voice vote; a requested roll call was denied.
The Faribault Public Schools Board on April 22 approved a contract with the Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) to fund RISE coordinators who work in district schools, following extended debate about partnerships and program focus.
Administration described RISE as a multi-year partnership that began in 2019 to support students at risk of falling behind and to help them meet graduation goals. "This contract is reflecting the grant funding that's been secured that will help to support the staff at the Healthy Community Initiative who are…
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