District offices serve all Minneapolis schools. District offices work with schools to support, and, when asked, to facilitate improvement projects. School accountability is for student growth and achievement, and a supportive learning environment. School progress is enhanced by committed staff articulating goals in the School Improvement Plans, through school performance assessment, through local problem solving sessions, by asking for assistance of others, and, occasionally, working with school intervention efforts to restructure. Classroom and student accountability requires a shared commitment.
Teachers are accountable for the growth and progress of students.
Students and families are accountable for their own effort, behavior, and progress. Principals must provide an environment where skilled teachers can accomplish their goals. All share a responsibility. The Importance of Diversity. Recognizing the diverse and multicultural composition of Minneapolis and the families involved with its schools, the parties each renew their commitment to maintaining a school system climate throughout that treats each student, parent, and employee with respect, dignity, and sensitivity to their unique needs and culture and to increasing the diversity of the District's workforce.