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MPS asks board to prioritize literacy, student well‑being and staffing as FY26 non‑negotiables
Summary
Slides reviewed four overarching goals — Academic Achievement, Student Well‑being, Effective Staff and Building & School Climate — and asked board members to identify values that should drive FY26 investment decisions amid fiscal constraints.
District slides reviewed four board goals and asked members to surface values that should guide FY26 decisions: Goal 1 (Academic Achievement) emphasizes standards‑based core instruction with a focus on literacy and mathematics; Goal 2 (Student Well‑being) emphasizes culturally responsive counseling and mental health services; Goal 3 (Effective Staff) focuses on recruitment pathways and reducing barriers for diverse teacher candidates; and Goal 4 focuses on building and school climate.
The presentation listed examples of investments retained or funded in FY25 that the district highlighted for continuity, including English Learner teachers, library media specialists funded at FY24 levels, emergency management safety and security staff, and targeted READ Act investments. Slides outlined a three‑round discussion protocol to identify collective values, prioritize areas for investment, and determine non‑negotiables given constrained resources.
