Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 3/24/2022 - 5:30 PM
Category: Report of the Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation
Type: Action
Subject: 2. Action on Resolution 2122R-015 by Director Carr on a Feasibility Study to Implement a Four-day School Week.
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 1
Academic Achievement
Goal 2
Student, Family and Community Engagement
Goal 3
Effective and Efficient Operations
Policy: Admin Policy 7.04 - School Day
Attachments Resolution 2122R-015 As Presented
Resolution 2122R-015 Administration Recommendation
File Attachment:
Resolution 2122R-015 As Presented.pdf
Resolution 2122R-015 Administration Recommendation.pdf
Background: At the February 24, 2022 meeting, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors referred Resolution 2122R-015 by Director Carr to the Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation. The attached resolution directs the Administration to explore the feasibility of implementing a four-day school week, with a fifth day devoted to “teacher professional development, student mental health services, extended learning opportunities, and intentional and effective school community, and employer partnerships.”
Fiscal Impact Statement: The financial impact of a feasibility study this size will be known once the procurement process is completed and a provider is selected.
Implementation and Assessment Plan Upon approval of the board it is estimated that the implementation of a feasibility study for a four-day school week may take up to six months from start to finish, including forming a Four-day School-week Strategic Planning Committee, contracting for services of a consultant, collaboration, listening sessions, data collection, analysis and report. Upon completion of the feasibility study, the results will be reviewed and the findings will be shared with the Board.
Recommendation: Your Committee recommends that the resolution not be adopted.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Jacqueline M. Mann, Ph.D. - Board Clerk/Chief Officer