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Subject:
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5. Action on a Request for a Title I Part A ED-Flex Waiver |
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement
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Attachments:
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ED-Flex Written Waiver Request |
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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The Administration seeks your approval to request an ED-Flex waiver from the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) that would allow us to exceed the 15 percent carryover limit for Title I, Part A funds. According to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), local education agencies (LEAs) with Title I, Part A allocations over $50,000 are restricted to carrying over only 15 percent of these funds.
The U.S. Department of Education has granted DPI the authority to waive specific requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), enabling greater flexibility for LEAs in meeting their unique needs. By securing this waiver, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) would have the opportunity to carry over more than the standard limit, allowing us to allocate these funds more effectively toward initiatives that enhance our students' academic performance.
We believe this request is justified and necessary for our ongoing efforts to improve services provided to Milwaukee resident students attending private schools. Therefore, we respectfully ask for your support in pursuing this waiver. |
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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The fiscal impact is that $8,570,508.75 in Title I, Part A funds would be carried over. |
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Implementation and Assessment Plan: |
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Upon Board approval the Administration will submit the ED-Flex written request to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. |
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Recommendation
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The Administration recommends the Board approves the submission of the Ed-Flex waiver to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Signed By: |
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Joseph Hill - ESEA Coordinator and Compliance Manager II |
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Signed By: |
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Shelley Perkins - Director, State and Federal Programs |
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Signed By: |
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Aycha Sawa - Chief Financial Officer |
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Signed By: |
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Eduardo Galvan - Interim Superintendent |
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