Yesterday, an email from Rochester Public Schools with the subject, "Facilities Task Force Video Update" was sent to RPS families. In that note, there is a link to a video delivered by Superintendent Muñoz explaining some brainstorming ideas the facilities task force has explored to address school capacity, diversity, and walking zones. At the 1:40 mark, Superintendent Muñoz explains one idea being explored is "making Lincoln a K-5 building." Here's a link:
In the same video, Muñoz emphasizes these are brainstorming ideas only. Decisions must be approved by the school board, and the preliminary discussion with the school board will occur on Tuesday, October 16. The public is welcome to attend a Citizen Voice Meeting at the Edison Board Room (615 7th Street SW) on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 5:30 PM. You may also live stream the meeting on YouTube (@ISD535).
As Lincoln parents and friends, many of you may have an opinion to share with the task force or school board. At this stage in the process, I'll offer these options which you may choose to pursue:
1. Attend the Lincoln PPT meeting on Monday, October 15th at 7:00 in the school library. More information and organization efforts may be shared there.
2. Attend the Citizen Voice Meeting at the Edison Board Room (615 7th Street SW) on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 5:30 PM. Share your concern in person!
3. Contact RPS board members directly. Contact information (including email addresses) can be found here: http://www.rochester.k12.mn.
4. Share awareness and concern with other Lincoln families. Spread the word!
Thanks for your attention to this community discussion. With enough awareness and voice of concern, I'm confident Lincoln will remain the K-8 choice school we know and love today.
-Mike Vance
