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Prior mismanagement and failed leadership have put today's leaders in a bind -- one they likely would have faced even if the Nov. 7 referendum had passed. Now RPS stands at a crossroads.

ROCHESTER, Minn. - Rochester Public Schools (RPS) is considering a proposal to rework its attendance options and transportation system thats receiving pushback from district teachers and parents.

The district's school board is set to discuss the situation further on Tuesday.

His sweeping recommendations also call for ending districtwide transportation to the school district's six option or choice schools.

The statement from the district said those schools are being recommended for closure because of "a sustained pattern of declining enrollment."

Rochester Public Schools is announcing major changes to manage the district’s bloated budget, including closing some schools and eliminating transportation for districtwide schools. The changes will allow earlier start times for elementary students and later start times for middle and high school students.

His sweeping recommendations also call for ending districtwide transportation to the school district's six option or choice schools.

His sweeping recommendations also call for ending districtwide transportation to the school district's six option or choice schools.

His sweeping recommendations also call for ending districtwide transportation to the school district's six option or choice schools.

His sweeping recommendations also call for ending districtwide transportation to the school district's six option or choice schools.