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Report of the Committee on Accountability, Finance, and Personnel (AFP) |
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8. Action on the Closure of South Accelerated Academy and Vincent Accelerated Academy |
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement
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Attachments:
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Historical data for South Accelerated Academy and Vincent Accelerated Academy |
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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In the 2017-18 school year, South and Vincent High Schools began operating small high schools/Accelerated Academies. The design of each small high school/Accelerated Academy was to serve 100 students from the "home school" populations who were at risk of not graduating based on credit attainment or attendance.
The goal of the Accelerated Academies was to strengthen the existing high schools by providing intensive supports in a smaller setting to the most vulnerable students at South Division and Vincent High Schools.
Based on the data shared with the Board in September 2019, and the current data of the Accelerated Academies, they have not shown success in meeting the expected outcomes of this design, as shown in the attachment. Attendance, graduation rates, and enrollments have not met or exceeded those of other high school programs, including the home schools of South and Vincent. Furthermore, the Accelerated Academies are fully staffed with 5 licensed teachers at each site giving a student teacher ratio of 5:1, the closure of the Accelerated Academies would support the strategic plan goal of Right Sizing the District.
The Administration recommends that the Board approve the closure of South Accelerated Academy and Vincent Accelerated Academy effective at the Third Friday reassignment date for the 2024-2025 school year. |
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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Upon Board approval, all of the currently Accelerated Academies enrolled students will return to their home school and continue with the same competency curriculum in their current school building. Staff members assigned to the Accelerated Academies will participate in the 3rd Friday reassignment process, already established by the district, for assignment to a vacant position either at the home school or another location.
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Recommendation
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Your Committee has advanced this item to the Board without a recommendation. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Dr. Tina Owen-Moore - Board Clerk |
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