Negotiators expect to know by the end of February if such a relationship is feasible. Kay Sack, assistant superintendent for district support services of Minneapolis Public Schools, said she's so far impressed with the University's network model. Such a system would also serve as an advising link to tell potential enrollees what they need in order to prepare. Registering for courses, including post-secondary offerings, would be a likely option. Students could also estimate their financial aid online.
Students can start to plan what they're going to take.
There's no estimate yet for how much such a project would cost, but that's not detracting from the public school system's interest. We want to purchase it. Sack said IBM would be a likely resource that the school would ask for funding. The state is another option. IBM's Wilsey said the company's involvement in such a deal is possible because a pre-college and higher education link could be in demand as a market product.