Welcome to Bloomington Public Schools! We are proud to be an educational leader with a focus on learning and a drive to empower students to Dream, Believe, and Achieve.

I feel privileged to be in my fourth year of serving as superintendent. This school district has felt like home for many years. I spent 12 years in Bloomington Public Schools as a special education supervisor, executive director of student services and assistant superintendent. It is humbling and an honor to lead a district I have grown to know and love. Bloomington really is a special place. 

Every day I see how our schools are a community and home where everyone is welcome, included, supported and loved. This is a community families choose to be part of. From early childhood through graduation and beyond, we are building future-ready instruction and inclusive spaces to meet the needs of students and prepare them for the future. I believe we have the best staff and the resources needed to provide a quality education. I also see how our families partner with us every step of the way, trusting us to teach their children and help them grow as individuals.

Here in Bloomington we are focused on helping students succeed in a rapidly changing world. We instill confidence for all students to explore their dreams. We empower them to believe in their greatness. I personally believe these two efforts pave the way for all learners to achieve success, as individuals and together.

I invite you to join me in embracing the spirit of “Dream, Believe, Achieve” with open hearts and minds, ready to inspire and be inspired. 

Sincerely,

Dr. Eric Melbye
Superintendent of Schools

Kimsure P. Lofton
Executive Assistant
Office of the Superintendent
klofton@isd271.org
952-681-6402
Fax: 952-681-6406

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1. Future Ready Instruction: The superintendent will guide district efforts to align
   instruction to meet learner needs to prepare all students to be future ready.
   1. Ensure READ Act implementation
   2. Ensure building Continuous Improvement Plans address data informed
      need areas
2. Inclusive Environment: The superintendent will oversee efforts to provide an
   inclusive environment to meet the needs of all students.
   1. Ensure calendars (district and building/program) are designed to provide
      opportunities for maximum attendance.
   2. Collect feedback from Jefferson and Kennedy superintendent student
      advisory on inclusive environment recommendations.
3. Quality Workforce: The superintendent will lead efforts to hire, develop and
   retain a high quality and diverse workforce.
   1. Ensure plan development and board/public reporting on Grow Your Own
      efforts
   2. Ensure education career pathways are developed and expanded
4. Family Partnerships: The superintendent will partner with families and the
   community
   1. Ensure execution of “Operation Enrollment”
   2. Create opportunities for community and parent/caregiver input on district
      issues
5. Equitable Resources: The superintendent will maximize the use of equitable
   resources through careful planning and financial stewardship.
   1. Lead development of the 2025-26 Right Sizing the Budge (RSB) plan and recommendations.
   2. Actively advocate for state and federal funding and policy changes at MN
      Legislature to improve ISD 271 revenues and secure funding for unfunded
      state mandates.