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Subject:
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14. Action on a Request to Adopt a Resolution to Support Safe Routes to Schools (Transportation Alternatives Program) Grant Application |
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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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Resolution of Support - Wisconsin Department of Transportation |
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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The Milwaukee Safe Routes to Schools program increases the number and safety of kids walking or biking to school by bringing instructors, bikes, and helmets directly into schools for two weeks to provide in-depth education using in-class and on-bike modules. Since the program's inception in 2004, more than 20,000 MPS students have been exposed to this life saving curriculum.
In an effort to continue teaching and promoting walking and biking safety, Milwaukee Public Schools Administration requests that the Board adopt the attached resolution in support of the application for the Safe Routes to Schools grant to be submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation-Transportation Alternatives Program-for fiscal years 2021 and 2022. The resolution affirms that, if awarded the grant, Milwaukee Public Schools commits to implementation of the program in partnership with the Bike Federation of Wisconsin. |
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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The total grant request is $411,000. The required match is 20 percent ($40,940 in year one, $41,260 in year two, for a total of $82,200) from GN6-0-0-AME-CI-ECTS. |
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Implementation and Assessment Plan: |
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Upon approval by the Board, the resolution will be submitted. |
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Recommendation
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The Administration recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution to accept the award from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation supporting the Safe Routes to Schools grant application. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Signed By: |
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Brett Fuller - Curriculum Specialist |
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Signed By: |
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Jennifer L. Smith - Administrator on Special Assignment |
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Signed By: |
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Ruth Maegli - Chief Academic Officer |
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Signed By: |
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Dr. Darienne Driver - Superintendent |
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