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Reports and Communications from the Superintendent of Schools |
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Subject:
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3. Action on a Request for Authorization to Seek Waivers from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for District Graduation Requirements and the Civics Test Requirement for the 2020-2021 School Year |
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) recognizes the impact of delivering instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic for school districts during the 2020-2021 school year. Through the COVID-19 District Flexibility Application, districts have the ability to apply for regulatory flexibility and waivers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In alignment with Wisconsin Statute 118.33, school districts are to require at least a specific number of courses in certain subject areas to graduate a pupil from high school. Milwaukee Public Schools is seeking a waiver for graduation requirements as outlined in Administrative Policy 7.37: Graduation Requirements, for the 2020-2021 school year. The proposed modified requirements below will apply to 2021 graduates. 2020-2021 Modified Graduation Requirements 1. If students meet the criteria for credits outlined in state statute 118.33, then students would graduate: a. 4 credits of English b. 3 credits of math c. 3 credits of Social Studies (Including Civics and/or Government) d. 3 credits of Science e. 0.5 credits of Health f. 1.5 credits of Physical Education g. Passed the Civics Test 2. If students are currently enrolled in a GEDO #2 or Competency programs and meet the criteria listed in number 1 above, then they would graduate. 3. Milwaukee Public Schools also requests a waiver for the Civics Test requirement. |
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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: |
Upon approval, the Administration will submit a request to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for a waiver for current district graduation requirements to be replaced by the modified graduation requirements that meet the criteria for credits as outlined in Wisconsin Statute 118.33, as well as a waiver from the Civics Test requirement for the 2020-2021 school year. |
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Recommendation
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The Administration recommends authorization to: 1. seek a waiver from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for district graduation requirements for the 2020-2021 school year; and 2. replace district graduation requirements with modified requirements meeting the criteria for credits as outlined in Wisconsin Statute 118.33; and, 3. seek a waiver from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for the Civics Test requirement for the 2020-2021 school year. |
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Approvals:
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Melanie Stewart - Director |
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Marla Bronaugh - Chief Communications and School Performance Officer |
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Signed By: |
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Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent |
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