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Meeting Date:
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1/27/2022 - 5:30 PM
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Category:
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Report of the Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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1. Action on a Recommendation for Renewal of the Instrumentality Charter School Contract for The Alliance School of Milwaukee
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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. Alliance Application for Renewal
2. Alliance Performance Summary
3. Alliance Recommendation
4. Alliance Contract
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Alliance School of Milwaukee was established as an instrumentality charter school beginning with the 2005-2006 school year. Alliance is located at 850 West Walnut Street. The current contract is for up to a maximum of 360 full-time-equivalent (FTE) pupils in grades 9 through 12.
Alliance’s mission is to provide a safe, student-centered, and academically challenging environment to meet the needs of all students.
In July 2021, the Department of Contracted School Services initiated the Charter School Contract Review Process. On August 27, 2021, representatives from Alliance submitted the Charter Renewal Intent Cover Sheet and, on August 28, 2021, Alliance submitted its Charter Renewal Application to seek renewal of its charter school contract.
On November 9, 2021, the Charter School Contract Review Team (Team) conducted a full-day site visit at Alliance. The Team examined the school’s academic, financial and organizational performance, and met with school representatives to discuss the data relative to contract compliance and renewal. The Team reviewed any additional responses and information provided by the school. The Team also heard testimony of parents and students, and participated in classroom observations.
Based on a thorough review of the evidence provided, the Charter School Review Team recommends a three-year renewal of the instrumentality charter school contract with Alliance. This recommendation is based on Alliance’s commitment to demonstrate academic growth, an emphasis on social emotional learning, and a dedication to cultivating meaningful relationships with students. The Superintendent has reviewed the performance summary and concurs with the recommendation for contract renewal.
The charter school renewal application, performance summary data, and Team's recommendation reviewed by the Superintendent are attached to this item.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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Adoption of this item alone does not authorize expenditures. Pending contract approval, the funds for the 2022-2023 charter school contract will be authorized as a part of the FY23 budget process.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Upon the Board’s approval, negotiations will begin between the Superintendent’s designee and representatives of The Alliance School of Milwaukee in consultation with the Board’s designee and the Office of the City Attorney in anticipation of developing a renewed charter contract to be presented to the Board.
The Administration recommends that the Board:
1. approve the renewal of a three-year instrumentality charter school contract with The Alliance School of Milwaukee; and
2. authorize the Superintendent’s designee, in consultation with the Board's designee and the Office of the City Attorney, to enter into negotiations with representatives of The Alliance School of Milwaukee and to draft a renewed instrumentality charter school contract to begin with the start of 2022-2023 school year and to end with the last regularly scheduled day of the 2024-2025 school year.
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Recommendation:
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Your Committee recommends approval of the Administration's recommendation.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Jacqueline M. Mann, Ph.D. - Board Clerk/Chief Officer
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