Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
5/22/2018 - 6:30 PM  
Category:
ITEMS OF BUSINESS  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
10. Action on a Request to Amend the 2018-19 School Calendars  
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 1
Academic Achievement
Goal 3
Effective and Efficient Operations
 
Policy:
Admin Policy 7.03 - School Year/School Calendar  
Attachments:
2018-19 Early Start District Calendar w/Amendment

2018-19 Traditional District Calendar w/Amendment
 
File Attachment:
MPS_Calendar_2018-19_518 EarlyStart.pdf
MPS_Calendar_2018-19_518 Traditional.pdf
 
Background:
In January 2018, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors adopted the early start and traditional district calendars for the 2018-19 school year.

Since that time, it was determined that City of Milwaukee election dates currently fall on student attendance days. While this is not uncommon, district calendars with non-student attendance days that coincide with City of Milwaukee election dates would promote civic engagement amongst students as they would be able to participate in the voting process with their families.

The proposed changes to accomplish this objective are indicated on the attachments. The proposed changes were facilitated by exchanging professional development/record days with student attendance days.
 
Fiscal Impact Statement:
No fiscal impact.  
Implementation and Assessment Plan:
Upon approval by the Board, the Administration will implement the changes by working closely with school communities to make certain the new information is clearly communicated.  
Recommendation
The Administration recommends that the Board approve the amended 2018-19 school calendars as presented in the attachments.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Himanshu B Parikh - Chief
Signed By:  
Dr. Darienne Driver - Superintendent