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Meeting Date:
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5/11/2021 - 5:30 PM
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Category:
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ITEMS OF BUSINESS
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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11. Action on a Request to Approve the Contracts for At-Risk Seats with Assata, Grandview, NOVA, and Shalom
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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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1. Assata Redline Contract and Appendices
2. Grandview Redline Contract and Appendices
3. NOVA Redline Contract and Appendices
4. Shalom Redline Contract and Appendices
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Since 1986, in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, Sec. 118.153, MPS has been offering alternative school options to students considered at-risk of not graduating high school.
Administration has determined that there is a continued educational programing need for schools that provide services for students that are at risk of not graduating that may not be addressed within a traditional school setting. It is necessary to contract with non-traditional schools and community-based agencies to ensure that the district offers a continuum of services that meets the changing needs of the families and students in the district.
In February 2021, a team met to review the data for each of the schools. Each review was conducted virtually and included a presentation by school representatives, classroom visits, and parent, staff, and student focus groups. The team was provided the opportunity to discuss the findings, to consider additional input from schools, and to provide feedback.
Based on a thorough review of the school application, data, presentation, and virtual site visit, the team has recommended a three-year renewal of the partnership school contracts with the following programs:
Assata High School, located at 3517 W. Courtland Avenue, established in 1992. The proposed contract is to serve up to a maximum of 120 FTE seats in grades 9 through 12. Assata’s educational component is designed to integrate historic contributions and experiences of African-Americans into the daily curriculum as a means to expand both subject and content knowledge needed to overcome credit deficiencies.
Grandview High School, located at 2745 S. 13th St., established in 1988. The proposed contract is to serve up to a maximum of 240 FTE seats in grades 9 through 12. Grandview’s mission is to help young adults become academically, emotionally, and socially prepared for productive participation in the 21st Century.
NOVA High School, located at 2320 W. Burleigh St., established in 1993. The proposed contract is to serve up to a maximum of 110 FTE seats in grades 9 through 12. NOVA’s mission is to graduate proficient, confident, and respectful young scholars with the educational and social skills necessary to compete in our ever-changing world.
Shalom High School, located at 1749 N. 16th St., established in 1986. The proposed contract is to serve up to a maximum of 100 FTE seats in grades 9 through 12. Shalom’s mission is to allow at-risk students an opportunity to earn high school diplomas and to prepare students to be productive, successful adults, good citizens, and to become responsible mature members of their communities.
Representatives from the partnership schools, the Office of the City Attorney, and Administration collaborated to update the contract for students at-risk of not graduating from high school. The representatives agree with the contract modifications for the Board’s approval as outlined in the attachments to this item.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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School allocations are approved annually by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors as part of the budget process.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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The contract term for At-Risk schools is three years and may be renewed based on the outcome of the contract review, availability of funds, and needs of MPS.
Upon Board’s approval, the contracts will become effective beginning with the 2021-22 school year and ending on the last regularly scheduled day of the 2023-24 school year.
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Recommendation:
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Administration recommends that the Board approve the attached contracts for at-risk seats with Assata, Grandview, NOVA, and Shalom beginning with the 2021-22 school year and ending on the last regularly scheduled day of the 2023-24 school year.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Bridget Schock - Partnership School Supervisor I
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Signed By:
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Lynn Ruhl - Director of Financial Planning and Budget
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Signed By:
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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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