American Indian Education

Duluth Public Schools partners with three American Indian parent committees to support the success and well-being of Native students: the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC), the Johnson O'Malley Parent Committee (JOM), and the Title VI Parent Committee. These committees provide valuable guidance on how the district can best serve American Indian students through culturally responsive programming, academic support, and the thoughtful use of Federal, State and Local resources. Each plays a distinct role in shaping policies and programs that reflect the voices, needs, and priorities of our Indigenous families and community.

Minnesota State Statute

§ 273.116 Does an Indian Education Committee need to establish procedures and report to the BIE Director?
The Indian Education Committee and its members must establish procedures under which the Committee serves. Such procedures must be set forth in the Committee's organizational documents and by-laws.
(a) Each Committee must file a copy of its organizational documents and by-laws with the BIE Director, together with a list of its officers and members.
(b) The existence of an Indian Education Committee may not limit the continuing participation of the rest of the Indian community in all aspects of programs contracted under this part