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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 24, 2016 Page 12 the last few months; and request for community feedback on that report. Subse- quent to that meeting, Dr. Sicoli advised that 2-3 options would be considered by the Options Committee based on the needs identified by the committees and community member input and presented to a process to the District Oversight Team, consisting of School Board members, members of the Operations Team and community members. Dr. Sicoli stated he then anticipated a decision by the School Board in the spring of 2017. Dr. Sicoli expressed his public appreciation for the community involvement with this important work. Specific to partners for future endeavors, Dr. Sicoli opined the School District was blessed with a community that valued and supported education as a tradition, including the many partners and volunteers involved, even though engaging the community even more was further utilized that great asset. Dr. Sicoli addressed three areas identified with needs and seeking greater participation levels: reading elementary students, mentoring of elementary or middle school students, and partnering with businesses for internships or job shadowing for students. Dr. Sicoli referenced an upcoming meeting on November 15, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the TIES Building at Snelling and Larpenteur Avenues specifically addressing strengthening youth and creating strong communities by mentoring, tutoring and offering business internships end entitled: “Partners for the Future – Coming To- gether to Create a Better and Brighter Future” with guest speaker R. T. Rybak, President of the Minneapolis Foundation. Councilmember Etten thanked Dr. Sicoli for his great leadership with the Rose- ville School District and for providing the leadership to delve into the big picture for future needs. Specific to the facilities planning, Councilmember Etten asked if there was a formal process for teaching staff to provide feedback on facilities planning. Councilmember Etten opined it would prove useful from a teacher’s perspective and that of community education and activities directors and other staff related to their schedules and those using facilities on a daily basis. Dr. Sicoli reported that several teachers had served on the educational needs committee; but agreed their input was invaluable for educational delivery, includ- ing facilities. However, Dr. Sicoli noted the committees were open for public comment from all teachers, and invited them to continue their involvement and feedback to the operational and criteria committees. Councilmember McGehee asked for the School District’s current policy on zero tolerance and suspensions. Dr. Sicoli reported that it was a big topic, and noted the District’s involvement with Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and the task force he’d formed, with school board representatives serving on the task force. Dr. Sicoli noted that zero tolerance policies came about during a time of adverse behaviors in schools, but