Indian Education Program

A Note from the Program Coordinator

Boozhoo!

My name is David Sprunk, and I am the Indian Ed Coordinator for PCPS.

My job is to facilitate the AIPAC and programming for the school district. It brings me great joy to be apart of students understanding their heritage and where they come from. I desire to help students develop and strengthen connections to their American Indian identity.

Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions or comments.

Gigawaabamin! See you again!

Indian Ed. Coordinator

David Sprunk

dsprunk@isd578.org

Indian Education Program

The Pine City Indian Education Program is designed to assist American Indian students in graduating from high school with a quality education and a positive cultural identity. Funding for this program is provided through Title VI of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act and the State of Minnesota Indian Education funding through the Minnesota Department of Education.

Indian Education programs grow out of the special trust relationship between the U.S. government and American Indian tribes secured in treaties between the two nations. In administering this trust, federal agencies are responsible for preserving, protecting, and guaranteeing Indian rights and property. Many treaties contained educational provisions. All federal programs for American Indians share two purposes: they fulfill specific treaty provisions and a general commitment to the Indian tribes to improve their social, educational, and economic conditions.

AIEA Plan 2024-2025

American Indian Education Aid Application 2024-2025

Plan submitted to MDE: November 20, 2024. Approved January 31, 2025.

American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC)

Upcoming Events

AIEA Meeting
Monday, March 24
Location: Pizza Pub

Join us for an evening of discussion, collaboration, and celebration!

🍕 Pizza Dinner Provided! Starting at 4:00 PM
📢 Meeting Begins: Around 4:30 - 4:45 PM
🎉 Theme: "We are lucky to work with your amazing students!"

Agenda:
✅ Review what we’ve accomplished so far this year
✅ Discuss plans for the last months of school and June
✅ Participate in the AIPC committee vote to carry over the remaining funds
✅ Share ideas to enhance student support, experiences, and opportunities
✅ Hear from students – children are welcome to attend!

⏳ Evening Concludes at 5:30 PM

RSVP & Questions: Contact David Sprunk at 320-629-4193 or dsprunk@isd578.org
Please let us know if you plan to join us for the pizza dinner!

We look forward to seeing you there! 🍀