Information on Districtwide Committees
Are you interested in serving in one of Minnetonka Public Schools' open committees? Click on any of the forms below to apply. Please note that most committees, unless otherwise noted, accept new members over the summer and run from August - June each year.
Calendar Committee
The Calendar Committee is comprised of administrators, staff, teachers, parents and students. Its purpose is to discuss future academic calendars for Minnetonka Schools from a wide variety of perspectives and then to propose school year start and end dates, late start and early release dates, winter break dates and to address and advise on other relevant calendar issues. This committee typically meets between January and April. New committee members, if needed, are selected in December or January.
Apply to the Calendar Committee
Community Education Advisory Council
The Minnetonka Community Education Advisory Council advises and supports the Executive Director of Community Education by providing input on current and potential programming and on community needs and interests. The advisory council serves as a forum for discussion of community opportunities and challenges. Members actively participate in four to five meetings per year. Furthermore, members advocate to neighbors, friends and community members for Minnetonka Public Schools and the Minnetonka Community Education program. This committee typically meets from September to May each school year. New committee members, if needed, are selected in June, July and August.
Community Education Advisory Council
OPEB Advisory Committee
OPEB Advisory Committee reviews the investments in the Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund and offers its recommendations and advice to district leadership. In addition to assigned staff, there are three community member positions on this committee. This committee typically meets from September to June each school year. New committee members, if needed, are selected in July or August.
Apply to the OPEB Advisory Committee
Finance Advisory Committee
Reviews District financial statements and provides advice to the Board and the Finance Department regarding financial issues and emerging industry trends. This committee typically meets from September to June each school year. New committee members, if needed, are selected in July or August.
Apply to the Finance Advisory Committee
Mental Health Advisory Committee
The Mental Health Advisory Committee will engage key community stakeholders along with student and parent partners. The council’s role will be to advise, support and pose critical questions to the District and community; act as communication link to the District and community; assist in further assessing needs and analyzing data; make relevant recommendations; inform the District of children’s mental health services; and be leaders and share knowledge and expertise. This committee typically meets from September to June each school year. New committee members, if needed, are selected in July or August.
Apply to the Mental Health Advisory Committee
Teaching and Learning Advisory Committee
Serves in an advisory capacity to the School Board and the administration. Recommends District-wide learner outcomes, assessments, program evaluations, graduation standards, and other such responsibilities as specified by the School Board, the State Legislature or the Minnesota Department of Education. This committee typically meets from September to June each school year. New committee members, if needed, are selected in July or August.