Minneapolis, MN
Budget cuts to potentially create class size of 40+ students at Minneapolis schools
MINNEAPOLIS — Parents of incoming fourth grade students at Keewaydin Elementary School say they’re concerned, frustrated, and hurt by the potential decision to cut a teacher, creating class sizes of at least 40 students.
This comes as the district looks to cut $47 million from its annual budget – a budget that district leaders will vote on this upcoming week.
Parents are hopeful by speaking up, it’s not too late to make a change.
“This is not good enough for the kids in our community, or for any of the kids in Minneapolis,” said Emily Walz, the parent of an incoming fourth grade student. “This isn’t one or the other – there are cuts across the building. Our school is losing a lot of staff members, not just one fourth grade teacher next year.”
“I was devastated when I heard about the budget and what it was going to look like for our community,” said parent Meggan Lotze. “This is a problem across the district. We are not special in this, there are other classrooms in the district facing 40 kids in a classroom – that’s just simply not acceptable.”
In a statement to WCCO News, a spokesperson for Minneapolis Public Schools said in part:
“(We are) excited to see preliminary data showing higher student placements at several of our schools including Lake Nokomis Community School – Keewaydin. We have been working for many years to attract and retain as many students as we can. In the coming weeks and throughout the summer, we will closely review school and district enrollment data and work with school leaders to ensure our students have what they need to be successful. That may include additional staff and budget adjustments if necessary.”
“It’s really frustrating to be in a position where you don’t currently have a great option where you’re excited about,” said Parent Missy Heinlein. Each of the three parents interviewed stressed heavily their support for Keewaydin staff and leadership.
“I know it’s a challenge we can get through, but it’s frustrating. And I know a lot of parents have been frustrated to the point of considering and even leaving the district,” Heinlein said.
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San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Sunday,…
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
LINE: Spurs -4.5; over/under is 215.5
WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Spurs lead series 2-1
BOTTOM LINE: The San Antonio Spurs visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Spurs won the last meeting 115-108 on Saturday, led by 39 points from Victor Wembanyama. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 32.
The Timberwolves are 31-21 against Western Conference opponents. Minnesota is sixth in the Western Conference with 33.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 7.5.
The Spurs are 36-16 against Western Conference opponents. San Antonio is fourth in the Western Conference with 16.3 fast break points per game led by Julian Champagnie averaging 3.0.
The Timberwolves’ 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.8 more made shots on average than the 13.0 per game the Spurs allow. The Spurs average 13.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 12.1 per game the Timberwolves allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Julius Randle is averaging 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and five assists for the Timberwolves. Naz Reid is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Wembanyama is averaging 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.1 blocks for the Spurs. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 18.6 points and 6.2 assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 6-4, averaging 111.1 points, 47.3 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 6.1 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.1 points per game.
Spurs: 7-3, averaging 116.9 points, 46.5 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 7.7 steals and 7.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.5 points.
INJURIES: Timberwolves: Donte DiVincenzo: out for season (leg).
Spurs: David Jones Garcia: out for season (ankle).
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