Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
3/10/2022 - 5:30 PM  
Category:
ITEMS OF BUSINESS  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
2. Action on Resolution 2122R-015 by Director Carr on a Feasibility Study to Implement a Four-day School Week.  
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 1
Academic Achievement
Goal 2
Student, Family and Community Engagement
Goal 3
Effective and Efficient Operations
 
Policy:
Admin Policy 7.04 - School Day  
Attachments:
Resolution 2122R-015 As Presented
Resolution 2122R-015 Administration Recommendation
 
File Attachment:
Resolution 2122R-015 As Presented.pdf
Resolution 2122R-015 Administration Recommendation.pdf
 
Background:
At the February 24, 2022 meeting, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors referred Resolution 2122R-015 by Director Carr to the Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation. The attached resolution directs the Administration to explore the feasibility of implementing a four-day school week, with a fifth day devoted to “teacher professional development, student mental health services, extended learning opportunities, and intentional and effective school community, and employer partnerships.”  
Fiscal Impact Statement:
The financial impact of a feasibility study this size will be known once the procurement process is completed and a provider is selected.  
Implementation and Assessment Plan:
Upon approval of the board it is estimated that the implementation of a feasibility study for a four-day school week may take up to six months from start to finish, including forming a Four-day School-week Strategic Planning Committee, contracting for services of a consultant, collaboration, listening sessions, data collection, analysis and report. Upon completion of the feasibility study, the results will be reviewed and the findings will be shared with the Board.  
Recommendation
The Administration recommends that the Board approve a feasibility study be conducted as detailed in the resolution 2122R-015 using the services of an outside consultant and bringing a report back to the committee by the October Board cycle (Resolution 2122R-015 Administration Recommendation).  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent