Site-governed school requirements modified.

This bill modifies Minnesota's requirements for site-governed schools, which are schools operated with significant autonomy from the district. It allows school boards to approve new site-governed schools based on proposals that must include teacher support (at least 60%) and community involvement in development. The bill requires districts and employee bargaining units to create memoranda of understanding that outline how existing contracts will support the new school model, and it establishes a three-year initial agreement that can automatically renew for five years if performance expectations are met. Under the new rules, site councils would have expanded powers to determine leadership models, budgets, curriculum, hiring practices, and school policies, while retaining powers not specifically delegated remain with the school board.