Grow Your Own, Residency

Overview

The Grow Your Own, Residency is one of three pathways within MPS' broader Grow Your Own educator preparation program, designed to develop and retain high-quality teachers. Internally, it is known as the Minneapolis–St. Thomas Teacher Residency (MSTR). The residency requires a bachelor’s degree and is completed over 15 months, culminating in a master’s degree and a Tier 3 teaching license in either Elementary Education or Special Education. Now in its ninth year, MSTR continues to advance MPS' commitment to building a sustainable and diverse educator workforce.

Budget Summary

Division: Human Resources Division
Sub-Division: Human Resources Division
Total Budget Allocation: $2,798,989

Salary/Non-Salary


Amount Percentage
Salary $1,068,269 38.17%
Non-Salary $1,730,720 61.83%
Total $2,798,989 100.00%

Funding Sources

Name Budgeted Amount
Department Budget (General Fund) $1,973,085
State Grants $825,904
Total $2,798,989

Budget Category Amounts


Amount
Capital $0
Central Operations $1,589,667
Other $0
School Support $1,209,322
Student Support $0
Total $2,798,989

Positions

Position Summary

Position Count FTE Amount Salary Amount Fringe/Benefits Amount Total Salary Budget
15 14.13 $775,798 $292,471 $1,068,269

Positions

Name FTE
Administrator, Mpls Residency Program 1.00
ESP Resident, Elementary 2.81
ESP Resident, Special Education 10.31
Total 14.13

Non-Salary Expenses

Name Funding Type Amount Explanation
Licensed Ext. Time State Grants $67,500 DLI RTAP grant: 27 leadership stipends for Journey Teachers @ $2,500 each
Ext. Time Fringe State Grants $13,500 DLI RTAP grant: 20% fringe on $67,500 in leadership stipends for Journey Teachers
Contracted Services State Grants $200,000 MDE GYO Adult #4 grant: tuition payment to University of St. Thomas for Residents in MSTR
Contracted Services State Grants $128,750 MDE GYO Adult #2 grant: tuition payment to University of St. Thomas for Residents in MSTR
Classified Ext. Time State Grants $102,000 Special Ed Pipeline grant: 34 summer stipends at $3K ea for special ed Residents & MPS-A candidates
Ext. Time Fringe State Grants $20,400 Special Ed Pipeline grant: 20% fringe on $102,000 for 34 summer stipends at $3K each
Contracted Services State Grants $30,000 Special Ed Pipeline grant: tuition assistance for special ed candidates not in MPS GYO
Contracted Services State Grants $3,952 U of St. Thomas MSTR pass-through grant: remainder for actual salary for 2 Resident positions
Classified Ext. Time State Grants $13,317 U of St. Thomas MSTR pass-through grant: ESP ext time for Residents throughout the year
Ext. Time Fringe State Grants $2,663 U of St. Thomas MSTR pass-through grant: 20% fringe on $13,317 ESP ext time
Licensed Ext. Time State Grants $70,833 MDE GYO Adult #3 grant: lic ext time for MPS-A instructors; 1,180 hrs at DI rate ~$60/hr
Contracted Services State Grants $2,360 MDE GYO Adult #3 grant: $2,360 for MPS-A teacher license and testing fees
Contracted Services State Grants $140 MDE GYO Adult #3 grant: $140 balance at tie-out
Contracted Services State Grants $19,254 MDE GYO Adult #3 grant: Remainder of allocation to cover actual salary for 3.0 Apprentice positions
Ext. Time Fringe State Grants $14,167 MDE GYO Adult #3 grant: 20% fringe on $70,833 lic ext time for instructors
Contracted Services State Grants $7,000 MDE GYO Adult #3 grant: $7K for Proserva contract
Conf. Registration/Travel Department Budget (General Fund) $5,000 MPS-A: registration & travel expenses for 2 conferences @ $2,500 ea: 2*$2,500
Inter Dept. Services - Chargeback Department Budget (General Fund) $12,000 MPS-A: MPS facilities fees for Saturday MPS-A courses; $500/Saturday*24 Saturdays
Fringe, Other Department Budget (General Fund) $436 Future Educators: 20% fringe on $2,180 for 10 reserves for Camden & South
Fringe, Other Department Budget (General Fund) $3,488 MPS-A: 20% fringe on $17,440 for Reserves for 20 candidates + 20 CTs to attend PD for 2 days
Ext. Time Fringe Department Budget (General Fund) $4,080 Future Educators: 20% fringe on $20,400 lic ext time for 2 adult coords for summer internship
Admin Supplies Department Budget (General Fund) $4,000 MPS-A: Replenish supplies for MPS-A courses and PD
Ext. Time Fringe Department Budget (General Fund) $1,100 Future Educators: 20% fringe on $5,500 for 1 adult coordinator for summer internship program
Licensed Ext. Time Department Budget (General Fund) $70,800 MPS-A: Lic ext time for 10 MPS-A instructors @DI rate; $60/hr*10*118 hrs
Reserve Teachers Department Budget (General Fund) $2,180 Future Educators: 10 reserves for Camden & South: 6 campus tours+4 planning days: $218*10
Licensed Ext. Time Department Budget (General Fund) $30,000 MPS-A: $1,500 leadership stipend for 20 MPS-A Cooperating Teachers; $1,500*20
Licensed Ext. Time Department Budget (General Fund) $20,400 Future Educators: Lic ext time @ DI rate for 2 adult coords for summer internship: 2*175 hrs*$60/hr
Contracted Services Department Budget (General Fund) $6,000 MPS-A: 2-day Sacred Sites Journey PD through Indian Ed; $300*20 MPS-A candidates
Classified Ext. Time Department Budget (General Fund) $5,500 Future Educators: ESP ext time for 1 adult coord for summer internship: 175 hrs*$32.35/hr
Contracted Services Department Budget (General Fund) $16,500 Apprentice: Tuition for Metro Apprs. summer 2026, Fall 2026, spring 2027; est. $5,500 per semester*3
Contracted Services Department Budget (General Fund) $6,000 MPS-A: edTPA fees, $300/candidate for 20 candidates; $300*20
Ext. Time Fringe Department Budget (General Fund) $97 Apprentice: 20% fringe on $485 for apprentices to help with interview night
Admin Supplies Department Budget (General Fund) $1,000 MPS-A: certificates, frames, printing for MPS-A graduation
Licensed Ext. Time Department Budget (General Fund) $18,000 MPS-A: $3K summer stipends for 6 candidates not covered by SpEd Pipeline grant; $3,000*6
Conf. Registration/Travel Department Budget (General Fund) $1,125 MPS-A: Mileage for MPS-A Administrator to visit candidates throughout year; $25/week for 45 weeks
Reserve Teachers Department Budget (General Fund) $41,856 Apprentice: Reserves for JTs to attend PD: 24 JTs*$218/day*8 days
Contracted Services Department Budget (General Fund) $1,980 MPS-A: LETRS certification fee for 2 MPS-A instructors (Lizz & Camille); $990 ea*2 certifications
Ext. Time Fringe Department Budget (General Fund) $2,184 Apprentice: 20% fringe on $10,918 for Metro Apprs. to start school year with JT
Contracted Services Department Budget (General Fund) $1,306 MPS-A: PELSB license fees for 5 Tier 2 @$90.25 + 15 Tier 3 @$57; (5*$90.25)+(15*$57)
Admin Supplies Department Budget (General Fund) $1,000 Apprentice: replenish textbooks and PD supplies
Contracted Services Department Budget (General Fund) $2,000 MPS-A: guest community speakers in MPS-A courses
Ext. Time Fringe Department Budget (General Fund) $3,544 Apprentice: 20% fringe on $17,719 for 15 Mankato Apprs. to start school year with JT
Reserve Teachers Department Budget (General Fund) $17,440 MPS-A: Reserves for 20 candidates + 20 CTs to attend PD 2 days: $218*40*2
Contracted Services Department Budget (General Fund) $2,700 All GYO: TEECH partnership - $300 for guest community speakers at 9 gatherings/year; $300*9 = $2,700
Admin Supplies Department Budget (General Fund) $10,000 MPS-A: Textbooks for MPS-A candidates; $500/candidate*20 candidates
Ext. Time Fringe Department Budget (General Fund) $16,304 Apprentice: 20% fringe on $81,522 for 24 apprentices at 14 days record keeping, conferences, etc.
Ext. Time Fringe Department Budget (General Fund) $3,600 MPS-A: 20% fringe for $3K summer stipends for 6 candidates not covered by SpEd Pipeline grant
Ext. Time Fringe Department Budget (General Fund) $2,329 Apprentice: 20% fringe on $11,646 for 24 apprentices to attend Aug. orientation
Ext. Time Fringe Department Budget (General Fund) $14,160 MPS-A: 20% fringe on $70,800 for Lic ext time for 10 MPS-A instructors @DI rate
Classified Ext. Time Department Budget (General Fund) $16,538 MSTR: ESP ext time for Residents to start school year w/ CT: 14*5*7.5*$31.5/hr
Ext. Time Fringe Department Budget (General Fund) $6,000 MPS-A: 20% fringe for $30,000 for $1,500 leadership stipends for 20 MPS-A Cooperating Teachers
Ext. Time Fringe Department Budget (General Fund) $6,551 Apprentice: 20% fringe on $32,754 for ESP ext time for Metro summer 2026 placements
Conf. Registration/Travel Department Budget (General Fund) $2,340 Apprentice: Mileage & parking for Apprenticeship TOSA and Admin; $40/wk*39 weeks + $20 parking/wk
Contracted Services Department Budget (General Fund) $25,000 All GYO: TEECH partnership - contract with TEECH to support candidates' resilience and retention
Classified Ext. Time Department Budget (General Fund) $17,719 Apprentice: ESP ext time for 15 Mankato Apprs. to start school year w/ JT: 15*5*7.5*$31.5/hr
Licensed Ext. Time Department Budget (General Fund) $2,400 MSTR: lic ext time for 20 CTs & other lic staff to attend selection night; 20*$30/hr*4 hrs
Classified Ext. Time Department Budget (General Fund) $81,522 Apprentice: ESP ext time for 24 Apprs. at 14 days (record keeping, confs, etc): 24*14*7.5*$32.35/hr
Classified Ext. Time Department Budget (General Fund) $12,000 MSTR: $3K summer stipends for up to 4 Residents not covered by SpEd Pipeline grant; $3K*4 = $12,000
Classified Ext. Time Department Budget (General Fund) $11,646 Apprentice:ESP ext time for apprs to attend Aug orientation: 24 apprentices*7.5 hrs*2 days*$32.35
Classified Ext. Time Department Budget (General Fund) $46,305 MSTR: ESP ext time for Residents at orientation, record keeping, confs; 14*14 days*7.5hrs*$31.50
Fringe, Other Department Budget (General Fund) $8,371 Apprentice: 20% fringe on $41,856 for reserves for JTs to attend PD
Classified Ext. Time Department Budget (General Fund) $630 MSTR: ESP ext time for up to 5 Residents to attend Feb. selection night: 5*4hrs*$31.50
Classified Ext. Time Department Budget (General Fund) $32,754 Apprentice: ESP ext time for Metro summer '26 placements: 9 apprs*7.5 hrs/d*3 days/wk*5 weeks*$32.35
Licensed Ext. Time Department Budget (General Fund) $2,100 MSTR: Lic ext time for 14 CTs to attend Aug. orientation; 14*5 hrs*$30/hr
Contracted Services Department Budget (General Fund) $36,000 All GYO: Annual Proserva (LMS and licensure portfolio platform) contract
Fringe, Other Department Budget (General Fund) $1,264 MSTR: 20% fringe on $6,322 for Reserves for CTs to attend PD + 2 add. due process days for SpEd CTs
Classified Ext. Time Department Budget (General Fund) $485 Apprentice: ESP extended time for apprentices to help w/ interview night: 5 people*3 hrs*$32.35/hr
Admin Supplies Department Budget (General Fund) $2,100 MSTR: replenish PD supplies and textbooks; $150/Resident: $150*14
Contracted Services Department Budget (General Fund) $2,700 All GYO: TEECH partnership - $300 for off-site (non-MPS) fee at 9 gatherings/year; $300*9 = $2,700
Licensed Ext. Time Department Budget (General Fund) $35,000 MSTR: $2,500 leadership stipend for 14 Residency Cooperating Teachers (CTs); 14*$2,500
Ext. Time Fringe Department Budget (General Fund) $2,400 MSTR: 20% fringe on $12,000 for $3K summer stipends for 4 Residents not covered by SpEd Pipeline gr.
Conf. Registration/Travel Department Budget (General Fund) $5,000 Apprentice: registration & travel expenses for 2 conferences @ $2,500 ea: 2*$2,500
Classified Ext. Time Department Budget (General Fund) $10,918 Apprentice: ESP ext time for Metro apprs. to start school year w/ JT: 9*5*7.5*$32.35/hr
Conf. Registration/Travel Department Budget (General Fund) $5,000 MSTR: registration & travel expenses for 2 conferences @ $2,500 ea: convening; $2,500 per trip
Ext. Time Fringe Department Budget (General Fund) $3,308 MSTR: 20% fringe on $16,538 for ESP ext time for 14 Residents to start school year w/ CT
Contracted Services Department Budget (General Fund) $105,172 All GYO: balance to cover cost of actual salaries; est. $2,768 per GYO ESP position*38 positions
Ext. Time Fringe Department Budget (General Fund) $420 MSTR: 20% fringe on $2,100 for 14 CTs to attend Aug. orientation
Contracted Services Department Budget (General Fund) $38,400 Future Educators: Pay for 8 summer interns (temp. pos.) @$4,000 ea + 20% fringe: 8*$4,000*1.2
Admin Supplies Department Budget (General Fund) $1,550 All GYO: TEECH partnership - admin supplies for 9 gatherings/year + $650 for PD books
Classified Ext. Time Department Budget (General Fund) $40,033 Apprentice: ESP ext time- Mankato Apprs.@coursework Jul-Aug '26 & Jun '27: 15*11 days*7.5 hr*$32.35
Ext. Time Fringe Department Budget (General Fund) $480 MSTR: 20% fringe on $2,400 for lic ext time for 20 CTs & other teachers to attend selection night
Classified Ext. Time Department Budget (General Fund) $54,591 Apprentice: ESP ext time for 15 Mankato Apprs. summer placements: 15*7.5 hrs*3 days*5 weeks*$32.35
Ext. Time Fringe Department Budget (General Fund) $7,000 MSTR: 20% fringe on $35,000 for leadership stipends for 14 Residency Cooperating Teachers
Contracted Services Department Budget (General Fund) $4,500 MSTR: annual membership fee for National Center for Teacher Residencies (NCTR)
Ext. Time Fringe Department Budget (General Fund) $9,261 MSTR: 20% fringe on $46,305 for ESP ext time for Residents at orientation, record keeping, conferenc
Ext. Time Fringe Department Budget (General Fund) $8,007 Apprentice: 20% fringe on $40,003 for ESP ext time for Mankato Apprs. to attend summer coursework
Ext. Time Fringe Department Budget (General Fund) $126 MSTR: 20% fringe on $630 for up to 5 Residents to attend Feb. selection night
Ext. Time Fringe Department Budget (General Fund) $10,918 Apprentice: 20% fringe on $54,591 for ESP ext time for 15 Mankato Apprs. summer placements
Reserve Teachers Department Budget (General Fund) $6,322 MSTR: Reserves for CTs to attend PD + 2 additional due process days for special ed CTs; $218*29 days
Classified Ext. Time Department Budget (General Fund) $24,020 Apprentice: ext time Metro Appr. coursework Jul 1-Aug. 19, 2026 (8 Wednesdays) + 3 days June 2027
Ext. Time Fringe Department Budget (General Fund) $4,804 Apprentice: 20% fringe on $24,020 for ext time for Metro summer courses
Licensed Ext. Time Department Budget (General Fund) $10,800 Apprentice: Lic Ext Time for JTs to attend orientation in Aug: 24 JTs*2 days*7.5 hr*$30/hr (PD rate)
Ext. Time Fringe Department Budget (General Fund) $2,160 Apprentice: 20% fringe on $10,800 for ext. time for 24 JTs to attend orientation in Aug.
Licensed Ext. Time Department Budget (General Fund) $1,800 Apprentice: Lic Ext time: lic. staff to serve as interviewers; 20 people*3 hrs*$30/hr
Ext. Time Fringe Department Budget (General Fund) $360 Apprentice: 20% fringe on $1,800 for lic ext time for interviews
Total $1,730,720