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Report of the Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation (SASI) |
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4. Report with Possible Action on Green Tree Preparatory Academy (GPA) |
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement Goal 2 Student, Family and Community Engagement Goal 3 Effective and Efficient Operations
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Attachments:
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Green Tree Report February 2025 |
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Green Tree Preparatory Academy (GPA) was established as an instrumentality charter school beginning with the 2019-20 school year. The current contract is for a maximum of 600 full-time-equivalent (FTE) pupils in grades 6 through 12. GPA is located at 6850 N 53rd Street.
GPA’s mission is to build a body of student leaders who will lead or own tomorrow’s businesses. Green Tree’s vision is to provide a safe, nurturing, and professional community of learning where students are educated, empowered, and enabled to develop the essential skills necessary to lead and succeed.
On March 24, 2024, the Board approved a three-year charter school contract with Green Tree Preparatory Academy, Inc. for Green Tree Preparatory Academy (GPA) that included a 6-month report on the school progress which is attached to this item. |
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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Implementation and Assessment Plan: |
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Recommendation
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Your Committee recommends that the Board direct the Offices of Board Governance and Accountability and Efficiency and the Administration (Department of Contracted School Services) review the performance evaluation process of contracted schools that require more assistance. Your Committee further recommends that a follow-up report on Green Tree Prep be brought to the Board in the November cycle. |
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Approvals:
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Dr. Tina Owen-Moore - Board Clerk |
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