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Meeting Date:
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4/20/2023 - 5:30 PM
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Category:
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Regular Items of Business
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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5. Action on Resolution 2223R-019 to Establish a Green Revolving Fund
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 3 Effective and Efficient Operations
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Attachments
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1. Proposed Resolution 2223R-019
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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At its March 17, 2020, meeting, the Board adopted Resolution 1920R-016, which directed that climate justice curriculum and sustainability practices be integrated into all aspects of district work and functions.
In response to the Board's action, the Administration has provided regular quarterly reports relative to implementing the resolution. The Board's original action directed that a Climate Justice Curriculum Advisory Committee and a District Sustainability Team be established to carry out implementation of the resolution. The Office of Academics is leading the Climate Justice Curriculum Advisory Committee, and the Office of School Administration is leading the District Sustainability Team. To ensure alignment to the resolution and consistency, there is cross-representation between them.
In addition, in adopting Resolution 2223R-007 (July 2022), the Milwaukee Public Schools joined Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee in adopting international climate reduction targets.
At its meeting of March 2023, the Board referred Resolution 2223R-019, by Director Peterson, on establishing a Green Revolving Fund, to the Committee on Accountability, Finance and Personnel.
Should the Board adopt Resolution 2223R-019, the Milwaukee Public Schools will establish a framework for a Green Revolving Fund and encourage sustainability efforts like other schools and universities are making across the nation.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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There is $125,000 set aside to start the Green Revolving Fund.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Upon adoption of the resolution, the Administration will begin establishing the framework and report back to the Board in June.
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Recommendation:
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The Administration recommends that the Board
1.Discharge the Committee on Accountability, Finance and Personnel from further consideration of this item; and
2. Approve the resolution with a report to be brought to the Board in June 2023.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Sean Kane - Senior Director - Facilities & Maintenance Services
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Signed By:
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Katrice Cotton, Ed.D. - Chief School Administration Officer
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Signed By:
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Martha Kreitzman - Chief Financial Officer
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Signed By:
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Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent
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