Greenway district schedules annual review of Indian education, flags attendance and achievement gaps

The Greenway Public School District convened a special board work session June 2, 2025, at Greenway High School for its annual review of Indian Education, described in the agenda as "a dialog between the Greenway school board and administration with American Indian parents and staff to discuss the unique educational and cultural needs of American Indian students." The agenda specifically listed attendance and "the widening of the achievement gaps between white students and, not only American Indian students, but all students and subgroups at Greenway" as key topics.

The agenda framed the meeting as a conversation between the district, school board and families rather than as a vote or policy adoption. No motions or votes are listed in the posted materials; the agenda does not specify next steps, timelines or staff reports to be returned to the board. The document identifies David Pace as superintendent and lists the board roster.

The district also posted its public input rules for the session, including a requirement to sign up to speak before the meeting and limits on time and subject matter. The meeting materials include contact information for the district (PO Box 227; 499 Powell Ave., Coleraine, MN 55722; phone 218-247-7306). The agenda notes both the district's intent to hear from American Indian parents and staff and the district's concern about attendance and academic disparities; the materials do not include proposed remedies or funding figures for addressing those disparities.