Who we are

TIES brings together technology and education to create comprehensive, cutting-edge solutions for school administrators, educators and students. TIES is led by Executive Director Betty Schweizer.

  • TIES is a joint powers cooperative owned by 39 Minnesota school districts.
  • TIES member districts represent about 400 schools.
  • One-third of Minnesota's student population — about 250,000 students — is in TIES member districts.

TIES background

TIES was created as Technology Information Education Services in 1967 to provide technology and information resources to school administrators, educators and students. It is now known solely by the acronym TIES.

TIES governance

  • Two representatives from each member district serve on the TIES Joint Board.
  • Nine members of the Joint Board make up the Executive Committee, which implements and administers the policies of the governing Joint Board.


What we do
TIES offers cutting-edge software applications, hardware and software, Internet services and professional development.

Our mission
The mission of TIES, a dynamic consortium of Minnesota school districts and the leader in E-12 education technology, is to ensure our members can optimize student learning by:

  • Promoting a collaborative relationship among member districts
  • Providing critical instructional and operational technology products and services
  • Conducting research and development


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