MPS superintendent proposes pausing district’s transformation plan

MPS superintendent proposes pausing district’s transformation plan By KSTP MPS superintendent proposes pausing district’s transformation plan Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Lisa Sayles-Adams proposed pausing the district’s controversial transformation plan at Tuesday’s school board meeting.As previously reported, the transformation plan would close 15 to 16 school buildings and consolidate students into fewer schools.Some parents say they don’t know where their kids would end up, and others say the plan lacks transparency and are vowing to move their kids to another district.A resolution sponsored by two school board members last week would push for targeted outreach to eligible families not currently enrolled in Minneapolis Public Schools, provide Afro-centric pathways for students in north Minneapolis, and invest in Pre-K programs to bring students into the district early.RELATED: Resolution to pause Minneapolis school closures co-authored by 2 board membersMPS officials previously said the current plan is the best path forward to increasing enrollment with enough kids in each school to secure funding.They also say the plan would allow for more arts and music programs at schools.5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has a crew at the MPS school board meeting and will continue to update this article with the latest.RELATED: As MPS weighs school closures, can a new plan boost enrollment?