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Meeting Date:
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12/19/2024 - 5:30 PM
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Category:
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REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
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Type:
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Info
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Subject:
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2. Report with Possible Action on the MPS Foundation
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 2 Student, Family and Community Engagement
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Attachments
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MPS Foundation Report 12.19.24
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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This month the MPS foundation will provide an update on the philanthropic work they do, supporting Milwaukee Public Schools.
The Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports the academic achievement of students in Milwaukee Public Schools. The foundation's mission is to promote educational excellence, strengthen community participation, and create a more equitable education system in Wisconsin.
The MPS Foundation raises funds through private philanthropy to support programs and projects to help the overall educational experience for students, teachers, and schools . The foundation's work includes:
• Providing scholarships
• Supporting Classrooms
• Supporting Learning Journeys
• Supporting Junior Achievement
• Supporting Let Us Play / Greener Healthier School Yards
• Supporting experiential learning and STEM programming
• Supporting the United Nations Schools of International Learning (UNSIL) program
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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N/A
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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N/A
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Recommendation:
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N/A
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Paulette Chambers - Chief of Staff
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Signed By:
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Eduardo Galvan - Interim Superintendent
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