Pillsbury United Communities – Office of Public Charter Schools (PUC-OPCS) authorizes and oversees charter schools that boldly engage and affirm all students in innovative, challenging, authentic, relevant and equitable learning opportunities.
As a charter school authorizer, Pillsbury United Communities is not involved in the decision-making, day-to-day operations, staffing or financial management of its authorized charter schools. Every PUC-OPCS charter school operates independently, with its own executive leadership team, staff, and school board that are responsible for all financial, academic and operational activities, as well as school governance. Pillsbury United’s primary role as an authorizer is to hold schools accountable for their performance, in accordance with their charter school contract.
PUC-OPCS authorizes 16 public charter schools across the state. These schools are designed so that the children and families whose needs are not being met by traditional public schools have access to relevant education that supports each student’s personal, social, and academic achievement. To find a charter school, please visit the MN Association of Charter Schools directory.