Northeast Metro 916
2016-17 Annual Report

Mission statement:

Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District responds to the unique needs of students, educators, and school districts with innovation, quality, and trusted experience.

 

 

 

 

DISTRICT PROFILE

Northeast Metro 916 is one of four intermediate school districts in Minnesota, offering specialized and shared programming that includes career and technical education, special education services, area learning centers and care & treatment. Through the sharing of resources, talent and ideas, Northeast Metro 916 provides cost-effective, expert and reliable services to 14 member school districts and the students and families we collectively support.

 

 

 

MEMBER DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

  • Centennial #12: Kathy Timm
  • Columbia Heights #13: Laura Palmer
  • Forest Lake #831: Gail Theisen
  • Fridley #14: Marcia Lindblad
  • Mahtomedi #832: Judy Schwartz
  • Mounds View #621: MarreJo Sager
  • North St. Paul -Maplewood -Oakdale #622: Nancy Livingston
  • Roseville #623: Erin Azer
  • South Washington County #833: Tracy Brunnette
  • Spring Lake Park #16: Marilynn Forsberg
  • St. Anthony-New Brighton #282: Laura Oksnevad
  • St. Francis #15: Amy Kelly
  • Stillwater #834: Mike Ptacek
  • White Bear Lake #624: Janet Newberg
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5,234 TOTAL STUDENTS

The number of students indicated in this report reflect a duplicated headcount, meaning that if a student un-enrolls and re-enrolls during the same school year, they are counted twice. We represent the data this way because it more accurately represents the staff time, funding and resources required to run our programs.

Area Learning Centers
2,725

Career & Tech Center
1,031

Special
Education

828

Care and Treatment
222

In Home
Districts

428

19 TOTAL PROGRAMS

Early Childhood
1

Elementary
3

Secondary
9

Ages 18-21
2

Care & Treatment
2

Other
2

643 TOTAL STAFF

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PROVIDE DIRECT STUDENT SUPPORT

Northeast Metro 916 employs a high staff to student ratio in some programs, with a large number of teachers and education assistants, as well as other licensed positions such as social workers, licensed school nurses and more.

FACILITIES: PUTTING STUDENT NEEDS FIRST

Northeast Metro 916 conducted extensive facilities studies and planning from 2006 through 2011. A steering committee was brought together with stakeholders from member districts who developed the three-step facilities plan. The plan was approved by the school board in June 2012. This is the first major district-wide facilities overhaul since the late 1980s when special education additions were constructed at member district schools.

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2014: Karner Blue Education Center
Blaine
Grades K-8

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2017: Pankalo Education Center
Lake Elmo
Grades K-8

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2018: Quora Education Center
Little Canada
Grades 6-12

PANKALO HOLDS GRAND OPENING

Pankalo Education Center serves students in kindergarten through grade 8 who have emotional behavioral disorders (EBD), autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and developmental cognitive disabilities (DCD). The school has been specially-designed to meet the needs of students who learn best in a supportive and safe environment, free of auditory and visual distractions found in many typical school facilities.

“The goal is to provide a compassionate, creative, safe, and child-centered learning environment,” said Amy Johncox, principal of the school. “This is a place where students can grow academically, socially, and personally, all while tapping into their creativity.”

FINANCE

Intermediate districts operate on a fee-for-service basis. Revenue to fund student services is generated by tuition billing. The majority of district expenditures consists of salaries and benefits with budgets in specialized programs consisting of 89% staffing costs.

REVENUES

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EXPENDITURES

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Area Learning Centers (ALCs)