
Mayo Clinic's $10 Million Gift Saves Rochester Public Schools from Closure
Mayo Clinic has gifted $10 million to Rochester Public Schools, allowing the district to avoid budget cuts and school closures. The revised Attendance Options Redesign proposal includes moving two schools into one building, changes to attendance areas, and adjustments to transportation services. The gift will help sustain the district's strategic plan for academic transformation and maintain academic momentum. The updated proposal will be presented to the school board on January 9, 2024.