Delay Minneapolis school closures for review

Minneapolis file 2026-01158, before the Minneapolis City Council. Still to be decided as of 2026-10-15.

Latest action: Deleted from the agenda by City Council

What it does

Your child’s school may stay open longer, if the district agrees This asks Minneapolis Public Schools to pause any final vote on closing schools and to explore other ways to fix budget and enrollment problems before making permanent decisions.

The bigger picture

Forces the district to plan instead of just cut The schools would have to work on a bigger, long-term plan for how to handle dropping enrollment and money shortfalls, not just shut buildings.

What to watch

Delay does not solve the money problem Pausing closures buys time for planning but does not change the fact that the district has budget shortfalls and fewer students; delays may make the financial gap harder to fix later.

Official summary

Passage of Resolution calling on Minneapolis Public Schools to delay any final vote on the current school closure and deprogramming plan, consider alternatives, and develop a comprehensive strategy addressing enrollment, finances, facilities, and the long-term stability of Minneapolis Public Schools.

Read the official record for 2026-01158

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