As I prepare the second edition of Understanding the Minneapolis Public Schools: Current Condition, Future Prospect, I am conducting an update for a second presentation of the 350-page section (Part One: Facts), providing strictly objective, factual information on the Minneapolis Public Schools.
For the benefit of my readers, I now begin an advanced
presentation of vitally important factual information on the Minneapolis Public
Schools in academic year 2022-2023.
This first article oi a multi-article series gives the current
leadership positions, those occupying those positions, and a description of the
duties for each of the leadership posts.
Information is derived from the "Cabinet Team" portal of the Minneapolis Public Schools website.
Interim Superintendent –
Rochelle Cox
The superintendent is the primary leader
responsible for managing the school district. The superintendent works with all
staff, families and the larger community to ensure that students receive the
anti-racist, holistic education outlined in the MPS Strategic Plan. The superintendent
sets academic priorities and serves as the leading decision-maker for
Minneapolis Public Schools.
Senior Officer of
Schools – Dr. Shawn Harris-Berry
The
Senior Officer of Schools supervises the four Associate Superintendents who
guide and direct school leaders to help students reach their academic goals and
manage their school sites and programs. The Senior Officer of Schools also
oversees the district’s athletic program. The Senior Officer of Schools works
with other cabinet members to improve academic outcomes and school climate to
provide a better education for all students.
Senior Officer of
Academics – Dr. Aimee Fearing
The
Senior Officer of Academics serves as the academic leader for MPS. They lead
and set the vision for MPS curriculum, instruction and academic programming for
students of all ages. The Senior Officer of Academics supervises leaders in
departments such as Community Education, Student Support Services, Indian
Education, Office of Black Student Achievement, Special Education, and
Multilingual and Magnet Programs.
Senior Officer of
Finance and Operations – Ibrahima Diop
The
Senior Officer of Finance and Operations manages the financial resources of MPS
to ensure we meet the needs of our students, staff and families, and oversees
operational management such as facilities, culinary wellness, and
transportation.
Senior Officer of Human
Resources - Candra Bennett
The
Senior Officer of Human Resources leads staffing, talent management, employee
and labor relations, relicensure, and licensure pathways for all schools and
departments across MPS.
Senior Officer of
Information Technology – Justin Hennes
The
Senior Officer of Information Technology manages classroom technology
integration, technology infrastructure, cybersecurity and technology support
for students, families and staff.
Associate
Superintendent - Yusuf Abdullah
The
associate superintendent is responsible for providing ongoing support and
oversight to school building leaders. The associate superintendent works with
school communities to improve overall school performance as defined in the
strategic plan.
Schools supporting:
Andersen, Anthony, Anwatin, Bethune, Ella Baker, Emerson, Franklin, Green,
Hall, Justice Page, Las Estrellas, Marcy, MPS Online School, Northeast, Olson,
Sanford, Seward, Sullivan
Associate Superintendent - Laura Cavender
The
associate superintendent is responsible for providing ongoing support and
oversight to school building leaders. The associate superintendent works with
school communities to improve overall school performance as defined in the
strategic plan.
Schools supporting:
Anishinabe, Armatage, Barton, Burroughs, Cityview, Field, Hale, Kenny, Kenwood,
Lake Harriet Lower, Lake Harriet Upper, Lucy Laney, Nellie Stone, Pillsbury,
Waite Park, Webster, Windom
Associate
Superintendent – Dr. Eric Thomas
The
associate superintendent is responsible for providing ongoing support and
oversight to school building leaders. The associate superintendent works with
school communities to improve overall school performance as defined in the
strategic plan.
Schools supporting:
Bancroft, Bryn Mawr, Dowling, Folwell, HIA, Hiawatha, Howe, Jenny Lind,
Keewaydin, Loring, Lyndale, Metro Programs, Northrop, Pratt, Riverbend,
Wenonah, Whittier
Associate
Superintendent - Dr. Michael Walker
The
associate superintendent is responsible for providing ongoing support and
oversight to school building leaders. The associate superintendent works with
school communities to improve overall school performance as defined in the
strategic plan.
Schools supporting:
Edison, FAIR, Harrison, Henry, Heritage, Longfellow, North, Roosevelt, South,
Southwest, Stadium View, Transition Plus, Washburn, Wellstone
Executive Director of
Strategic Initiatives - Sarah Hunter
The
Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives leads the implementation and
monitoring of the district's strategic plan. She also leads the Research,
Evaluation, Assessment and Accountability department, which includes the
district's Equity and Diversity Impact Assessments (EDIA), and school
improvement work.
Executive Director of
Equity and School Climate - Derek Francis
The
Executive Director of Equity and School Climate leads MPS’s equity and school
climate work to provide a school climate where all students feel safe,
affirmed, and engaged in the learning environment through implementation of our climate framework.
Executive Director of
Engagement and External Relations - Tyrize Cox
The
Executive Director of Engagement and External Relations manages efforts to
support students, staff, families and communities in understanding and
participating in the MPS educational system. The department supports
family-school partnerships that create a welcoming and safe environment for
students. Additional functions managed here include: Student Enrollment, Parent
Advisory Councils (PAC), Parent Academy, Community Partnerships and the
Volunteer Program.
Executive Director of
Communications and Marketing - Julie Schultz Brown
The
Executive Director of Communications and Marketing manages efforts to provide
timely, accurate and relevant information to help families, staff and the
community support student success. This includes family and staff
communications, branding, media relations, digital and social media, graphic
design, broadcast media, KBEM radio and translations/interpretations.
Lobbyist - Josh Downham
The
lobbyist represents the interests of MPS at the state capitol, works to advance
our legislative agenda, and coordinates the MPS Parent Legislative Action Committee.
Assistant to the
Superintendent and Board - Ryan Strack
The
Assistant to the Superintendent and Board advises and supports the
superintendent and school board on day-to-day matters. The Assistant to the
Superintendent and Board serves as a liaison to elected officials and other
stakeholders and is responsible for staffing the Board of Education, government
relations and facilitating the policy development process.
General Counsel - Amy
Moore
The
general counsel provides legal advice and counsel to the school board and MPS
executive leadership. The general counsel represents the school district in
legal proceedings, litigation, court appearances, hearings and other disputes.
The general counsel reports to the superintendent and school board.
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