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Meeting Date:
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1/28/2021 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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Reports and Communications from the Board Clerk/Chief Officer, Office of Board Governance
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Info
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Subject:
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1. Update with Possible Action on Legislative Matters or Related Issues Concerning Milwaukee Public Schools
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement Goal 2 Student, Family and Community Engagement Goal 3 Effective and Efficient Operations
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Attachments
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Betsy DeVos, former Secretary of Education, resigned her position on January 7, 2021, one day after a violent protest took place at the U.S. Capitol which disrupted the work of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives as they attempted to accept the results of the Electoral College. After the assault on the U.S. Capitol was quelled, Congress confirmed the clear victory of President Joe Biden.
On January 13, due to his alleged provocation of the protests, the House of Representatives impeached Mr. Trump for a second time. The U.S. Senate has yet to take up the impeachment.
On Thursday, January 14, then President-elect Biden introduced the “American Rescue Plan.” According to the Center on Poverty and Social Policy at Columbia University, the $1.9 trillion plan would reduce child poverty by half in 2021. In addition, and as seen in the attached document, the Biden plan would provide $130 million to help schools reopen safely, with an additional $5 billion dedicated to students who have been most significantly impacted by the pandemic.
At the state level, significant political disagreement among the State Senate, State Assembly, and Governor continues to neuter any meaningful progress to assist the people of Wisconsin during a global pandemic. COVID 19 vaccination efforts have been slowed allegedly in large part due to officials at the federal level having misrepresented how many vaccines are actually available.
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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
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The district will continue to pursue appropriate support for students as part of the MPS Legislative Agenda.
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Recommendation:
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Chris Thiel - Legislative Policy Specialist
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Signed By:
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Jacqueline M. Mann, Ph.D. - Board Clerk/Chief Officer
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