Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
11/21/2024 - 5:30 PM  
Category:
Report of the Committee on Legislation, Rules and Policies (LRP)  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
11. Action on a Request to Approve Revisions to Administrative Policy and Procedure 7.37 Graduation Requirements  
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 1
Academic Achievement
 
Policy:
Admin Policy 7.37 - Graduation Requirements  
Attachments:
Administrative Policy and Procedure 7.37 Presentation
Administrative Policy 7.37 Graduation Requirements Original
Administrative Procedure 7.37 Graduation Requirements Original
Administrative Policy 7.37 Graduation Requirements Redlined
Administrative Procedure 7.37 Graduation Requirements Redlined
 
File Attachment:
Administrative Policy and Procedure 7.37 Presentation_November 2024.pdf
Administrative_Policy_07_37 Original.pdf
Administrative_Procedure_07_37 Original.pdf
Administrative_Policy_07_37 Redlined.pdf
Administrative_Procedure_07_37 Redlined.pdf
 
Background:
Per Board Governance Policy 2.11, every fifth year, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors and its designee shall revisit all of its policies, rules, and procedures to determine their coherence and appropriateness to the present mission of the district.

Revisions to Administrative Policy and Procedure 7.37 include an additional pathway to graduation for students on a curriculum aligned to alternate achievement standards, simplifies science requirements, and provides clarity on how long a student can remain in school and graduate with a regular diploma.
 
Fiscal Impact Statement:
NA  
Implementation and Assessment Plan:
Upon approval by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors, the Office of Board Governance will make and publish revisions to the policy.  
Recommendation
Your Committee recommends approval of the revisions to Administrative Policy and Administrative Procedure 7.37 Graduation Requirements.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Tina Owen-Moore - Board Clerk