Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/21/2024 - 5:30 PM
Category: Report of the Committee on Legislation, Rules and Policies (LRP)
Type: Action
Subject: 1. Report with Possible Action on a Partnership with NEOLA for Policy Support
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 3
Effective and Efficient Operations
Policy: 2.11 - District Policies: Development, Adoption, and Evaluation
Attachments NEOLA Presentation
File Attachment:
NEOLA Presentation.pdf
Background: Board Governance 2.11 policy states that every fifth year, or as needed, the Board and its designee shall revisit all of its policies, rules, and procedures to determine their coherence and appropriateness to the present mission of the district. In August 2023, the Board directed that that the Office of Board Governance, with the Administration and the Office of Accountability and Efficiency, bring to the Board a comprehensive plan for policy review. In February 2024, the Office of Board Governance, in collaboration with the Administration and the Office of Accountability and Efficiency presented the plan. One of the elements of the plan was to explore the possibility of partnering with an outside agency who could assist with the work. The Office of Board Governance met with Administration and representatives from Neola and determined that Milwaukee Public Schools could benefit from this service. Neola is a service provider that works with over 80% of districts in the state of Wisconsin to help them meet the district policy goals. At its October 2024 meeting, the Board approved a contract with Neola. This will be an informational update on the partnership and how we will be moving forward to review and update the district’s policies.
Fiscal Impact Statement:
Implementation and Assessment Plan Review and revision of all district policies will begin December 1, 2024. Policies will be brought to the Board regularly for review, revision and statutory updates.
Recommendation: Your Committee reports having received the foregoing report. Although this item was noticed for possible action, no action is required.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Tina Owen-Moore - Board Clerk