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Meeting Date:
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12/22/2022 - 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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Action
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Subject:
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4. Action on a Request to Approve the MPS 2023 Summer Academy Plan
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement
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Attachments
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Summer Academy Proposal 2023
MPS Summer Academy Presentation
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Milwaukee Public Schools is pleased to offer summer extended-learning opportunities that enhance academic skills and exploration experiences to the youth residents of the city. For the summer of 2023, MPS will offer Summer Academy Session I for high school students, which will run June 6–June 22, June 19 will be a non-attendance day; Summer Academy Session II for grade 7–12 students, which will run June 26–July 27; and Summer Academy for K5–grade 8 students, which will run June 26–July 28. High school students attend Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and K5–grade 8 students attend Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., July 3 and July 4 are non-attendance days. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
High School Summer Academy is designed to engage students academically through recovery, acceleration, and career skill-building opportunities. Students will also participate in career-based learning experiences such as internships and exploration based upon their academic and career plan.
Middle School Summer Academy offerings seek to provide a variety of interactive, academically engaging experiences based on student interests. Students have the option of participating in several career exploration programs, acceleration opportunities, as well as skill development.
Elementary Summer Academy curriculum is designed to prepare students in grade K5-8 for the rigor of the next grade level. Students will participate in five one-week themed camps focused on different content areas.
Elementary Exploration Camps are held to give students exposure to new subjects, identify new areas of interests and abilities, encourage curiosity, and further learning. Camps may take place half-day, full-day, week-long, or overnight at school locations or community organizations.
Extended School Year services are provided to qualifying students during Summer Academy, as mandated in their Individualized Education Plans. Enrichment opportunities with community partners are built into programming.
Bridge programs are offered to assist in the transition of students to high school and sixth grade. Twenty-two high schools will offer freshman bridge. Eight schools will offer middle school bridge.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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Projected expenditures of $5.7 million. $3.2 million from extension funds for elementary. $2.5 million from board funds for both high school and extended school year. The cost is split between FY22 and FY23 budgets.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Upon approval, Administration will begin preparing for implementation in the summer of 2023. All summer programs are contingent upon funding, enrollment and facilities and maintenance building modification projects. Changes necessitated by these contingencies will be reported to the Board.
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Recommendation:
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Your Committee recommends that the Board approve the 2023 Summer Academy Plan.
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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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