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Report of the Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation |
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Subject:
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5. Action on a Request to Approve the Non-Instrumentality Charter School Contract with Hmong American Peace Academy, Ltd. for Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) |
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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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1. HAPA Summary of Proposed Contract Modifications
2. HAPA Redline Contract
3. Appendix A Charter School Proposal
4. Appendix B List of MPS Policies, Procedures and Requirements
5. Appendix C Charter School Annual Assessment Calendar
6. Appendix D Charter School Articles of Incorporation
7. Appendix E Charter School By-Laws
8. Appendix F Charter School Annual Operating Budget
9. Appendix G MPS Charter School Budget Format
10. Appendix H Charter School Parent/Student Handbook
11. Appendix I Charter School Annual Calendar |
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) was established as a non-instrumentality charter school beginning with the 2004-2005 school year. The current contract is for up to a maximum of 2,010 full-time-equivalent (FTE) pupils in grades K4 through 12. HAPA has two campuses. HAPA main campus is located at 4601 N. 84th St., which serves grades K4 through 2 and grades 6 through 12. HAPA Denver campus is located at 8202 W. Denver Ave., which serves grades 3 through 5.
HAPA’s mission is to provide students with rigorous academics, character development and Hmong cultural values, preparing them to excel in college, universities and careers. HAPA envisions that students will enjoy college and career success, value Hmong culture and heritage, and exhibit responsible and peaceful leadership in local and global communities.
On December 22, 2022, the Board approved a five year renewal for HAPA and authorized the Administration, in collaboration with the Board’s Designee and the Office of the City Attorney, to begin contract negotiations with representatives from the Hmong American Peace Academy, Ltd for HAPA.
In February 2023, representatives from Hmong American Peace Academy, Ltd. for HAPA, the MPS Office of Board Governance, the Office of the City Attorney and the MPS Administration reviewed and negotiated the proposed modifications to the model non-instrumentality charter school contract and agreed to the attached redline contract.
Contingent upon the Board’s approval, Hmong American Peace Academy, Ltd for HAPA accept the attached, non-instrumentality charter contract with the modifications outlined in the attached board item. |
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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The funds for this charter school contract are included as part of the FY24 budget process. |
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Implementation and Assessment Plan: |
Upon approval, the contract will be effective starting with the 2023-2024 school year and ending with the 2027-2028 school year.
A copy of the contract will be forwarded the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. |
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Recommendation
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Your Committee recommends that the Board approve the attached non-instrumentality charter school contract with Hmong American Peace Academy, LTD. for Hmong American Peace Academy to begin with the 2023-2024 school year and end on the last regularly scheduled day of the 2027-2028 school year. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Signed By: |
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Jacqueline M. Mann, Ph.D. - Board Clerk/Chief Officer |
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