MPS Prospective Partner Application

This form is for organizations looking to partner for the first time with Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) or organizations with existing partnerships who are planning to expand their programming.

Your organization must be:

A formal entity (e.g. a 501c3)
Offering ongoing programming that takes place during the school day or during out-of-school time/after school
Offering programming in collaboration with the District (not a lease holder)
Offering programs that take place on MPS property
Either paid by MPS or providing free services - families are never charged
Serving multiple students (not an individual service provider)
Strategically aligned with district priorities and/or needs of individual schools

Please note your organization will be required to follow the District compliance guidelines including a legal agreement, insurance, and clearances.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this form, you can reach out to us at CPO@mpls.k12.mn.us.

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If you have a flyer you’d like to share with specific schools, please follow the process listed on our Flyer Distribution website.

Please indicate which best describes your organization:

Please indicate that you understand the requirements for a partner program as laid out in our onboarding guide.

Please list any potential conflicts of interest:

A perceived or actual conflict of interest exists when commitments and obligations are compromised by other personal interests, or relationships, particularly if those interests or commitments are not disclosed.

Organization's Name

Organization's Website

Organization's Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

What is your organization's mission?

Contact Name

First NameLast Name

Contact Email

example@example.com

Contact Phone

Note that the majority of communications will be conducted by email, but it is helpful to have a phone number to reach you if needed.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Program Name

Name of the specific program you are running.

Program Description (3-4 sentences)

Please provide a short description (3-4 sentences) of your program. This should tell us what the program looks like in its daily operation as well as the goals

When was this program created? And how many years has it been running in schools?

Student grades served (check all that apply)

How many students do you hope to serve?

What are your primary focus areas? Please select up to 3 focus areas of your program. If your program focus area is not listed, select “other”.

Ctrl+click to select multiple.

When does your program occur? (check all that apply)

Do you plan to offer this as part of an MPS Community Education program?

Where does your program occur? (check all that apply)

Is your program event-based or ongoing?

Will MPS be paying you for this program?

If this program is fee based, what is your expected cost?

Is there anything else you would like us to know about the program?

Will you be requesting access to student data?

What goals or desired outcomes is your program working towards?

What metrics are used to measure progress toward your program’s desired outcomes?

How will your program be evaluated?

MPS Mission: Minneapolis Public Schools exist to provide a high quality, anti-racist, culturally responsive education for every Minneapolis student.

MPS Vision: All students - regardless of their background, ZIP code, and personal needs - will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds essential knowledge to prepare students for future success.

Strategic Plan: The Board of Education has identified a set of strategic goals that reflect the District’s core priorities. We’re interested in understanding whether your program aligns with any of these strategies. This information helps us identify opportunities to connect your work with related District initiatives, discussions, and learning communities. Please only indicate alignment where your program truly is aligned to a specific strategy.

Please describe how your program aligns with the MPS Mission:

Please describe how your program aligns with the MPS Vision:

Please describe how your program aligns with MPS Strategic Goal 1: Academic Achievement

Please describe how your program aligns with MPS Strategic Goal 2: Student Well-Being

Please describe how your program aligns with MPS Strategic Goal 3: Effective Staff

Please describe how your program aligns with MPS Strategic Goal 4: School & District Climate

MPS deeply values inclusion and embraces diversity in all forms. Please describe your experience working with diverse learners to create inclusive environments.

Did an MPS staff member ask you to complete this form to formalize a partnership agreement?

Which school or department asked you to complete this form?

Name of the MPS staff member you have been communicating with about this program

First NameLast Name

Does your program recruit/serve a specific sub-population or students?

Ctrl+click to select multiple.

Is there a specific part of the city you would prefer to partner in?

Is this location preference non-negotiable? This may be due to grant or funding stipulations.

What is your expected timeline for your programming beginning in schools? i.e. student recruitment in the fall, or programming begins in the spring.

What do you need in place for your partnerships with schools to be successful? i.e. What do you need from schools? (consistent classroom space, partner liaison, etc) What do you need to do on your end? (set clear expectations, strong communication, etc).

Is there anything else we should know?

Do you have any questions for us?

Please provide a 1-pager about your program. This is helpful for us to get a clearer snapshot of your program, and if we move forward with your program, can be helpful to show to principals. This 1-pager should include the following information: program goals, structure, schedule, target grades, etc)

Please provide a third-party evaluation of your program if you have one. It is best practice for an external organization to conduct an evaluation of your program. If you do not have a third-party evaluation, please share an internal program evaluation report.

Please provide the name of a reference. This is someone at a school you have partnered with before who can speak to your program and partnership strength.

First NameLast Name

Please provide the email address for the reference you listed above.

example@example.com

If you could not provide a reference or any other document requested above, please explain why. Is your organization less than a year old? Is this particular program a new project for your organization?

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