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Floodwood school board delays pursuit of four‑day school week after review
Summary
After reviewing survey results, cost‑savings analysis, enrollment projections and MDE requirements, the Floodwood Public School District board agreed Dec. 9 to delay pursuing an application for a four‑day school week and to draft a community letter outlining next steps.
At a Dec. 9 working session, the Floodwood Public School District board reviewed survey results, a cost‑savings analysis, census and enrollment projections, projected revenue per student tied to enrollment changes, calendar options, Minnesota Department of Education requirements and a research summary regarding a proposed four‑day school week. After a lengthy discussion, the board concluded it would not pursue the application at this time and asked staff to prepare a community letter explaining the decision.
Superintendent Sue Hoeft was the staff lead on the topic and will notify district staff of the decision. The transcript records that the board’s discussion considered fiscal implications and enrollment sensitivity — the analysis of "revenue generated per student if we gain/lose enrollment" was a factor in determining potential financial risk. The board did not take a formal roll‑call vote on this item at the working session; the action was recorded as a collective decision to delay further pursuit of the application.
The working session took place at 6:00 p.m. on Dec. 9, 2024, and adjourned at 6:55 p.m. The board directed that a letter to the community be drafted to explain the rationale and next steps.
