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REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BOARD CLERK/CHIEF OFFICER, OFFICE OF BOARD GOVERNANCE |
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2. Report with Possible Action on on Legislative Matters Concerning Milwaukee Public Schools |
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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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Justice Crooks statement in Vincent v. Voight. |
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Updates on federal and state level activity will be provided.
As noted in the Wisconsin Supreme Court's decision in Vincent v Voight, "The legislature has articulated a standard for equal opportunity for a sound basic education in Wis. Stat. §§ 118.30(lg)(a) and 121.02(L) (1997-98) as the opportunity for students to be proficient in mathematics, science, reading and writing, geography, and history... So long as the legislature is providing sufficient resources so that school districts offer students the equal opportunity for a sound basic education as required by the constitution, the state school finance system will pass constitutional muster.”
Local and State level updates will be provided. |
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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This item does not authorize expenditures. |
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Implementation and Assessment Plan: |
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The district will continue to pursue appropriate support for students as part of the MPS Legislative Agenda. |
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Recommendation
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Signed By: |
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Chris Thiel - Legislative Policy Specialist |
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Signed By: |
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Dr. Tina Owen-Moore - Board Clerk |
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