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Meeting Date:
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3/21/2024 - 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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4. Action on a Request to Approve the Instrumentality Charter School Contract with Green Tree Preparatory Academy, Inc. for Green Tree Preparatory Academy (GPA)
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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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Green Tree Summary of Contract Modifications
Green Tree Redline Contract
Appendix A: Charter School Proposal
Appendix B: List of MPS Policies, Procedures and Requirements
Appendix C: Charter School Annual Assessment Calendar
Appendix D: Charter School Articles of Incorporation
Appendix E: Charter School Bylaws
Appendix F: Charter School Annual Operating Budget
Appendix G: MPS Charter School Budget Format
Appendix H: Charter School Parent/Student Handbook
Appendix I: Charter School Calendar
Appendix J: Memorandum of Understanding
ATTACHMENTS REVISED SUBSEQUENT TO MARCH 14, 2024:
Green Tree Redline Contract
Appendix A: Charter School Proposal
Appendix B: List of MPS Policies, Procedures and Requirements
Appendix J: Memorandum of Understanding
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Green Tree Preparatory Academy (GPA) was established as an instrumentality charter school beginning with the 2019-20 school year. The current contract is for up to a maximum of 870 full-time equivalent (FTE) pupils in grades 6 through 12. GPA is located at 6850 N 53rd Street.
GPA’s mission is to build a body of student leaders who will lead or own tomorrow’s businesses. Green Tree’s vision is to provide a safe, nurturing, and professional community of learning where students are educated, empowered, and enabled to develop the essential skills necessary to lead and succeed.
On December 21, 2023, the Board approved a three-year renewal recommendation for Green Tree and authorized the Administration, in collaboration with the Board’s Designee and the Office of the City Attorney, to begin contract negotiations with representatives from the Green Tree Preparatory Academy, Inc. for Green Tree Preparatory Academy (GPA).
In February 2024, representatives from GPA, the Office of Board Governance, the Office of the City Attorney and Administration reviewed and negotiated the proposed modifications to the model instrumentality charter school contract. Contingent upon the Board’s approval, Green Tree Preparatory Academy, Inc. accepts the attached instrumentality charter contract with the modifications as outlined in the attachments to this item.
The Administration recommends that the Board approve the attached, three-year, instrumentality charter school contract with Green Tree Preparatory Academy, Inc. for Green Tree Preparatory Academy (GPA) to begin with the 2024-2025 school year and end on the last regularly scheduled day of the 2026-2027 school year.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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The funds for this charter school contract are included as part of the FY25 budget process.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Upon approval, the contract will be effective starting with the 2024-2025 school year and ending with the 2026-2027 school year.
A copy of the contract will be forwarded to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
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Recommendation:
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Your Committee has forwarded this item to the Board without recommendation.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Jill Kawala - Interim Director/Board Clerk
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