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Subject:
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2. Action on a Request to Approve the Non-Instrumentality Charter School Contract with Hmong American Peace Academy, Ltd. for Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) to Begin with the 2018-2019 School Year |
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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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1. HAPA Board Item
2. HAPA Redline Contract
3. Appendix A HAPA Redline Proposal
4. Appendix B MPS Policies, Procedures and Requirements
5. Appendix C Assessment Calendar
6. Appendix D HAPA Articles of Incorporation
7. Appendix E HAPA By-Laws
8. Appendix F HAPA 2018-19 Operating Budget
9. Appendix G MPS Budget Format
10. Appendix H Parent/Student Handbook
11. Appendix I HAPA Discipline
12. Appendix J HAPA 2018-19 Calendar |
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) was established as a non-instrumentality charter school beginning with the 2004-2005 school year. The current contract is for up to a maximum of 1692 full-time-equivalent (FTE) pupils in grades K4 through 12. HAPA has two campuses, HAPA Happy Hill, located at 7171 W. Brown Deer Rd., which serves grades K4 through 2, and HAPA main campus, located 4601 N. 84th St., which serves grades 3 through 12.
HAPA’s mission is to provide students with rigorous academics, character development and Hmong cultural values, preparing them to excel in college, universities and careers. HAPA envisions that students will enjoy college and career success, value Hmong culture and heritage, and exhibit responsible and peaceful leadership in local and global communities.
On January 25, 2018, the Board approved a five year renewal for HAPA 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 Hmong American Peace Academy, Ltd for HAPA.
In June 2018, representatives from Hmong American Peace Academy, Ltd. for HAPA, the MPS Office of Board Governance, the Office of the City Attorney and the MPS Administration reviewed and negotiated the proposed modifications to the model non-instrumentality charter school contract and agreed to the attached redline contract.
Contingent upon the Board’s approval, Hmong American Peace Academy, Ltd for HAPA accept the attached, non-instrumentality charter contract with the modifications outlined in the attached board item. |
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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The funds for this charter school contract are included as part of the FY19 budget process. The per-pupil funding will be based on the state-determined amount for students in grades K5-12. Students in grade K4 will be funded at 0.6 FTE of the per-pupil amount. |
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Implementation and Assessment Plan: |
Upon approval, the contract will be effective starting with the 2018-2019 school year and ending with the 2022-2023 school year.
A copy of the contract will be forwarded the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
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Recommendation
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The Administration recommends that the Board approve the attached non-instrumentality charter school contract with Hmong American Peace Academy, LTD. for Hmong American Peace Academy to begin with the 2018-2019 school year and end on the last regularly scheduled day of the 2022-2023 school year. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Signed By: |
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Marla Bronaugh - Chief Communications and School Performance Officer |
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Signed By: |
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Martha Kreitzman - Chief Financial Officer |
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Signed By: |
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Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent |
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