Diversity

							 Minneapolis Public Schools Educational Service
                      Center
Minority, Women and Diverse Business Participation
           Oversight Committee Meeting
                    MARCH 10, 2010
                    5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
              Office of Equity & Diversity
                 James C. Burroughs II
                         Director
                Mortenson Construction
                    Lynn Littlejohn
             Director of Community Affairs
                   AGENDA
• Project Vision Statement
• Community Participation Vision
• MPS Business Partner Diversity Policy
• Business Partner Diversity Program
• Minority, Women and Diverse Business
  Oversight Committee
• Community Participation Report
    (Dec ‘10 – Feb ‘ 11)
• Community and Committee Questions
    Project Vision Statement
The Minneapolis Public Schools would like to
consolidate central administration staff to one location
that is flexible enough for the future needs of the
district, serves as a beacon for future success and is a
welcoming hub for all members of our community.

The new headquarters will provide financial savings,
be a model of environmental sustainability for our city
and region and enhance equal employment and
business opportunities for minorities and women.
Community Participation Vision
Support Economic Development
  – Catalyst for growth and stability on West Broadway,
    Partnerships with the city of Minneapolis, City
    Council, West Broadway Coalition
  – Dedicated to supporting participation of women and
    minority business enterprise will exceed goals for
    WMBE participation
  – Mortenson/Legacy: proven leader in field of
    workforce diversity
MPS Policy 3310 – Business Partner Diversity
 The Minneapolis Board of Education on September 14, 2010, voted to
 implement a policy that will enhance equal employment and business
 opportunities for minorities, women and diverse communities.

 Policy 3310: Business Partner Diversity promotes the participation of
 businesses owned and operated by minorities, women and diverse
 communities in school district procurement and contracts for goods and
 services.

 The policy is a proactive effort of the Minneapolis Public School district
 to partner with and foster economic development in the Minneapolis
 community.

 Policy 3310 - http://policy.mpls.k12.mn.us/uploads/3310_policy_2.pdf
Business Partner Diversity Program
 Minneapolis Public School District is committed to providing
 business opportunities for Minority and Women Business Enterprises
 (M/WBEs) and other diverse businesses.

 We serve a student, parent and community base with a wide range of
 backgrounds and increasingly diverse needs. In serving these needs,
 it is critical that we forge lasting relationships with diverse business
 partners in order to create mutually beneficial relationships.

 The MPS Business Diversity Strategy is designed to foster
 relationships and create business opportunities for the most qualified
 diverse suppliers that will help us achieve our goals.
 http://diversebusiness.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Minority, Women and Diverse Business
        Oversight Committee
 MWDB-POC provides an external review to ensure that project
 goals for minority, women and diverse business participation are
 met during the construction of the new Minneapolis Public
 Schools Educational Service.

  MWDB-POC will meet periodically to evaluate the use of the
 resources spent on minority, women and diverse businesses for the
 construction of the Minneapolis Public Schools Educational
 Service Center.
Minority, Women and Diverse Business
        Oversight Committee
 MWDB-POC will be empowered to ask questions in order to
 determine that MPS has been “true” to the promise of community,
 minority, women and diverse business participation on this
 project.

 The MWDB-POC will meet four times per year (52 week period)
 until the project is completed
Minority, Women and Diverse Business
        Oversight Committee
Oversight Committee Membership
 Velma Korbel
 Luz Maria Frias
 Craig Taylor
 Ron Hick
 Bishop Richard Howell
 Alberto Monserrate (MPS School Board) (Non-voting)
 Rebecca Gagnon (MPS School Board) (Non-voting)
  Community Participation
Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
            Original RFP/       Stretch Goals
            Contract Goals
            15% Minority        17% Minority
            10% Women           13% Women

Workforce
     Original RFP/Proposal          Contract Goals
     15% Minority (unskilled)       25% Minority (no distinction
     8% Minority (skilled)          btw skilled and unskilled)

     4.5% Women                     5% Women
Education Service Center
Community Participation
         Report
(December 2010 – February 2011)
Project Bid Alerts   Scope                                    Proposal Due Date
Number 1             Building Demolition, Testing and         November 19
                     Inspections, Earthwork, Site
                     Utilities, Driven Piles, Concrete
                     Reinforcing Material, Concrete
                     Reinforcing Install, Concrete
                     Material, Curb and Gutter, Asphalt,
                     Permeable Pavers, Landscaping,
                     Waterproofing, Irrigation, Sidewalks

Number 2             Masonry, Structural Steel Material,      December 8
                     Structural Steel Erection, Metal
                     Stairs, Fluid Applied Air Barrier,
                     Metal Panels, Roofing, Overhead
                     Coiling Door, Glass and Glazing,
                     Enclosure Drywall, Elevators

Number 3             Architectural Woodwork, Joint            January 19
                     Sealants, Doors and Hardware,
                     Interior Glazing and Mirrors, Interior
                     Drywall, Tile, Flooring, Access Floor,
                     Acoustical Ceiling and Wall Panels,
                     Painting and Wall Covering, Signage,
                     Toilet Compartment, Demountable
                     Partitions, Fire Specialties, Metal
                     Lockers, Loading Dock Equipment,
                     Entrance Mats, Carpentry Install
          Educational Service Center
            WMBE Participation
         December 2010 – February 2011
WMBE Contract Goals            WMBE Results
                               (Dec ‘10 – Feb ‘11)
WMBE Businesses – 25%          WMBE Businesses – 45%
                               (28.4% minority and 57.6% women)



Women and Minority Workforce   Women and Minority Workforce
25% minority and 5% women      45% minority and 5% female
          Educational Service Center
         WMBE Community Outreach
              June 2010 – February 2011
•   National Association of Minority Contractors
•   Association of Women Contractors
•   Metropolitan Economic Development Association
•   Minority Chambers of Commerce (American Indian, Black,
    Hispanic)
•   KMOJ Interview
•   Insight and Minnesota Spokesman Articles
•   MMSDC and Women’s Business Development Center
•   MPS and Black Chamber Business Showcase (April 20)
    Questions and Delegations
• December 7, 2010 Follow Up
  – Community Benefits Agreement
  – Troy Parker Questions
  – The Network Participation
  – On site Diversity
• New Questions