Accomplishments

Accomplishments of 2007 - 2008

Working relationships were strengthened with the Minneapolis Public Schools, St. Paul Public Schools, Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs and Achieve! Minneapolis.
MFAS became active in the International Association for Learning Alternatives (IALA).
Future services were identified through a thorough strategic planning process.
New ways of measuring overall student progress were researched and implemented based on the Accountability Project.
The MFAS legislative platform was shared with key state lawmakers.
National accreditation was maintained through a site visit conducted by representatives of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Roughly 2,500 students and staff from 13 schools received photo ID cards.
An equipment resource room and MFAS website were maintained.
Monthly lead teacher and board meetings improved on-going communication.
Elementary schools received funding for educational field trips.
Six Driver's Education sessions were held and over 120 students completed the training.
More than 150 students participated in the Bowling league.