 These changes were part of a nine-point-plan by the Minneapolis school board to alleviate budget problems and prepare 4 out of 5 graduates to be ready for college.Principal Carol Markham-Cousins returned to lead the school with the rest of the teaching staff required to apply for rehire or as new to the building.On May 14, 2008 Markham-Cousins sent letters to students and family members explaining the reasons for the Fresh Start.