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Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.78, requires that all Minnesota districts and tribal schools with 10 or more American Indian students have an American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC). The committee serves in an advisory role to their school/district and help ensure that American Indian students are receiving culturally relevant and equitable educational opportunities. They are critical to the achievement and success of American Indian students statewide.The purpose of an American Indian Parent Advisory Committee is to form a partnership between the district and parents/guardians of American Indian students to create goals that support the education of our American Indian learners in our district. This committee is parent-driven and is a great opportunity for parents to have a strong voice in their children’s education.
Beginning August 1, 2024, Sartell-St. Stephen ISD 748’s committee will be renamed the Native American Indigenous Parent Advisory Committee (NAIPAC). The Committee serves to help ensure our Native American students receive culturally relevant and equitable educational opportunities; the committee is critical to the achievement and success of students in the Sartell-St. Stephen School District.
We look forward to hearing from you if you have any questions regarding NAIPAC or any of the services that NAIPAC has to offer, questions on meetings or if you would like to be more involved! Parents/guardians, we encourage all of you to speak up and share your thoughts, needs and ideas for your children. We are here to help!
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2024-2025 Gatherings
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American Indian Education Coordinator
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Committee members
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Special Events
We are pleased to welcome Stephen Casanova, the District’s American Indian Education Coordinator! Stephen will support our Native American Indian students and families in the district, create a bridge to our Native American Indigenous Parent Advisory Committee (NAIPAC), and strengthen the communication between home and school for the families of our Native American Indian students. This is a grant-funded position that is derived from the American Indian Education Aid Grant from the Minnesota Department of Education.
