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29 In subsequent work sessions on November 25, 2003, and March 20, 2004, the school board determined that it would establish a Blue Ribbon Committee to conduct the study that was recommended by the Citizens Ad Hoc Finance Committee. Blue Ribbon Committee The school board outlined roles, responsibilities, and composition of the Blue Ribbon Committee as " follows: 1. Charge Statement—The committee shall study and evaluate alternative educational delivery strategies for ISD#282 that maintain and promote quality educational programs at reduced costs, while preserving the independent,unique, and special aspects of ISD.#282.as a place of. learning. 2. Composition—The Committee shall consist of members of the school board and residents of the St. Anthony-New Brighton School District. Outside expertise may be invited to provide the committee with information and assistance. Total membership shall be 12-15 and shall specifically include: => School board members => Community members => Staff 1 (Superintendent) As needed: Legislators: 1-2 => Subject matter or"think tank" experts: 1 72 3. In scope—The Committee scope shall include evaluating the following: Alternative delivery mechanisms => Public-private partnerships Alternative organizational structures (except for those deemed out of scope) => Alternative funding options pursued through the Legislature 4. Out of scope—The Committee scope shall not include evaluating the following: => Merger or consolidation of the school district. Timeline The Blue Ribbon Committee should complete its work and issue its report in time for the School District to work with its legislators prior to the 2005 Legislative Session. The District intends to ask the public to re-authorize the existing excess levies via referendum in November 2005. The Blue Ribbon Committee's report and recommendations are key to the success of that referendum. August 2004