Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 3/24/2022 - 5:30 PM
Category: Report of the Committee on Legislation, Rules and Policies
Type: Action
Subject: 6. Action on a Request to Reaffirm Administrative Policy 8.45: Public School Open Enrollment
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 2
Student, Family and Community Engagement
Policy: Admin Policy 8.45 - Public School Open Enrollment
Attachments Administrative Policy 8.45 Public School Open Enrollment
File Attachment:
Administrative Policy 8.45 Public School Open Enrollment.pdf
Background: Nonresident Pupils applying for transfer into the Milwaukee Public School District: To the extent consistent with state laws, Board policies, and MPS administrative guidelines, a nonresident pupil (one who resides outside the City of Milwaukee) may apply to attend an MPS school through either the full-time or part-time state-wide open-enrollment programs.

Resident Pupils applying for transfer into a non-Milwaukee Public School District: To the extent consistent with state laws, Board policies, and administrative guidelines, a resident pupil (one who resides in the City of Milwaukee) may apply to attend a public school in a nonresident school district through the full-time state-wide open enrollment programs.

Applications shall be received by MPS during the timeframe designated by state law. An application may include a request to attend a specific school or program, but preference in assignment at a school, program, class, or grade shall be given to residents of the City of Milwaukee.
Fiscal Impact Statement: No Fiscal Impact.
Implementation and Assessment Plan Upon Board approval Administrative Policy 8.45: Public School Open Enrollment will remain as written.
Recommendation: Your Committee recommends that the Board reaffirm Administrative Policy 8.45: Public School Open Enrollment.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Jacqueline M. Mann, Ph.D. - Board Clerk/Chief Officer