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4. Report With Possible Action on Proposed Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Committees |
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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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1. MPS Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Committee Framework |
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Background:
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MPS initiated a process to develop a Long Range Facilities Master Plan by issuing a Request for Proposal to hire an outside firm to assist the district with the process of developing an updated plan.
In March 2024, the Board approved the professional service contract with Perkins-Eastman to begin the process of developing a new Long Range Facilities Master Plan. This plan provides an in-depth review of how MPS buildings support the learning environment and identifies opportunities to further the work toward advancing the district's goals of academic achievement; student, family, and community engagement; and effective and efficient operations.
The scope of work outlined for Perkins-Eastman included site visits to review and rate the condition of building infrastructure and the educational adequacy of all learning spaces. The review took into consideration many factors including enrollment trends, program and building capacities, deferred and projected capital maintenance, ADA accessibility, universal design principals, transportation policies, and equity with a focus on neighborhood characteristics such as household income, reported crimes, and minority populations.
The analysis included input from stakeholders including students, teachers, parents, district partners, and community members. Input was obtained through online surveys. In addition to the surveys, large-scale in-person and virtual community engagement sessions were held in order to gather additional stakeholder input. The large-scale community engagement sessions comprised of a series of meetings. Perkins-Eastman interacted with participants at each of the meetings by explaining the goals of the Long Range Facilities Master Plan, asking questions to gain feedback from the community on priorities, and facilitating open discussions for clarity and understanding.
The analysis included data gathering sessions and review meetings with key individuals from all departments within the district to allow Perkins-Eastman to obtain and validate the information needed for a complete analysis in order to develop the Long Range Facilities Master Plan. After assessing the data gathered, a progress report with considerations was provided in October of 2024 to the Administration. The progress report will contain details on educational suitability, technology readiness, and building conditions for all schools along with a review of district enrollment trends and building capacity. The information also includes potential plans for consideration to serve as a roadmap for facility use, classroom modernization, and capital investment. The plan is not finalized but focuses on identifying additional programming, instructional and partnership opportunities, and provides considerations for investment or divestment of current building inventory to maximize the use of resources.
On October 29, 2024, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors requested that the Administration provide recommendations for the consideration of Regional and Citywide Steering Committees that include the following:
* Membership for each committee.
* Frequency of meetings for each committee.
* Locations of meetings for each committee.
* Proposed content or topics for each committee.
* Considerations for next steps. |
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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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Recommendation
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Sean Kane - Senior Director - Facilities & Maintenance Services |
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Signed By: |
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Michael Harris - Interim Chief School Administration |
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Signed By: |
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Eduardo Galvan - Interim Superintendent |
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