Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
3/17/2022 - 5:30 PM  
Category:
ITEMS OF BUSINESS  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
6. Action on a Request to Reaffirm Administrative Policy 8.45: Public School Open Enrollment  
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 2
Student, Family and Community Engagement
 
Policy:
Admin Policy 8.45 - Public School Open Enrollment  
Attachments:
Administrative Policy 8.45 Public School Open Enrollment  
File Attachment:
Administrative Policy 8.45 Public School Open Enrollment.pdf
 
Background:
Nonresident Pupils applying for transfer into the Milwaukee Public School District: To the extent consistent with state laws, Board policies, and MPS administrative guidelines, a nonresident pupil (one who resides outside the City of Milwaukee) may apply to attend an MPS school through either the full-time or part-time state-wide open-enrollment programs.

Resident Pupils applying for transfer into a non-Milwaukee Public School District: To the extent consistent with state laws, Board policies, and administrative guidelines, a resident pupil (one who resides in the City of Milwaukee) may apply to attend a public school in a nonresident school district through the full-time state-wide open enrollment programs.

Applications shall be received by MPS during the timeframe designated by state law. An application may include a request to attend a specific school or program, but preference in assignment at a school, program, class, or grade shall be given to residents of the City of Milwaukee.
 
Fiscal Impact Statement:
No Fiscal Impact.  
Implementation and Assessment Plan:
Upon Board approval Administrative Policy 8.45: Public School Open Enrollment will remain as written.  
Recommendation
The Administration requests that the Board reaffirm Administrative Policy 8.45: Public School Open Enrollment.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Matthew Boswell - Senior Director
Signed By:  
Katrice Cotton, Ed.D. - Chief School Administration Officer
Signed By:  
Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent