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MN HF2478

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jim Davnie

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Changes Minneapolis School Board composition from seven directors to six members elected by district and three members elected at large

  • Requires school board to designate election districts by number with three odd-numbered and three even-numbered districts, ensuring districts are equal in population and composed of compact, contiguous territory

  • Allows election districts to correspond to Minneapolis Park Board districts or use different boundaries, with members continuing to serve until their term expires when districts are redrawn following a census

  • Authorizes the Minneapolis School Board to remove any board member or officer for proper cause by majority vote at a meeting where the charged member receives notice of the charges and opportunity to be heard in defense

  • Repeals Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 128D.14, effective January 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Minneapolis School Board membership updated to conform with Laws 2006, and member removal by majority vote of board authorized.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Reform

2/23/2012

Committee Referrals

Education Reform2/23/2012

Full Bill Text

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