Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 6/24/2021 - 5:30 PM
Category: Report of the Committee on Accountability, Finance, and Personnel
Type: Action
Subject: 11. Action on a Request to Terminate a Lease Agreement with Hmong American Peace Academy for Happy Hill School Located at 7171 West Brown Deer Road
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 3
Effective and Efficient Operations
Policy: Admin Policy 5.02 - Use of School Facilities
Attachments 1. Proposed Termination of the Lease Agreement – HAPA at Happy Hill
2. First Amendment to the Lease Agreement – HAPA at Happy Hill
3. Original Lease Agreement – HAPA at Happy Hill
File Attachment:
Proposed Termination of the Lease Agreement - HAPA at Happy Hill.pdf
First Amendment to the Lease Agreement.pdf
Original Lease Agreement – HAPA at Happy Hill.pdf
Background: Hmong American Peace Academy’s (HAPA) mission is to provide students with rigorous academics, character development, and Hmong cultural values, preparing them to excel in college, universities, and careers. HAPA envisions that students will enjoy college and career success, value Hmong culture and heritage, and exhibit responsible and peaceful leadership in local and global communities.

Since the 2004-2005 school year, HAPA has been under contract with the Milwaukee Board of School Directors to operate a non-instrumentality charter school. The Board approved a lease agreement with HAPA at Happy Hill School located at 7171 West Brown Deer Road in June 2016. In June 2018, the Board approved the first amendment to the lease agreement for a five-year term. In April 2021, HAPA at Happy Hill School requested to terminate their lease agreement as of June 30, 2021.

The Administration is requesting approval to terminate a lease agreement with Hmong American Peace Academy for Happy Hill School effective June 30, 2021.
Fiscal Impact Statement: There are no expenditures associated with this item.
Implementation and Assessment Plan Upon Board approval, the attached Termination of the Lease Agreement with Hmong American Peace Academy for Happy Hill School will be executed.
Recommendation: Your Committee recommends that the Board approve the attached Termination of the Lease Agreement with Hmong American Peace Academy for Happy Hill School.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Jacqueline M. Mann, Ph.D. - Board Clerk/Chief Officer