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Meeting Date:
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12/12/2019 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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ITEMS OF BUSINESS
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Type:
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Info
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Subject:
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1. Report with Possible Action Regarding the Report of the Community Task Force
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Attachments
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Community Task Force Report
MPS and Suburban Revenue Limit Differences with Demographics
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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On June 27, 2019, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors adopted Resolution 1920R-004 by Director Peterson and directed the Administration to develop and present a plan to engage stakeholders and to gather their feedback regarding important education topics to strengthen the experience for students in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS).
In September 2019, the Board took action to direct the Administration to build on the results of the community survey and the feedback meetings by:
1. Creating a Community Task Force to continue the examination of the needs of MPS students; and,
2. Taking the necessary steps to ensure all appropriate requirements are being met for a possible referendum.
The Community Task Force held four meetings during November and December. During these meetings, the Task Force:
• Reviewed the Board’s charge;
• Conducted a deep dive into the needs of the district; and,
• Reviewed 2 sets of proposed solutions to the needs.
When creating its recommendations to the Board, Community Task Force members focused on meeting the needs of current and future students while respecting the financial impact on homeowners. The lenses through which these recommendations were made include the following parameters established by the Board's charge:
1. Provide long-term financial stability and sustainability;
2. Ensure the district’s ability to achieve its vision;
3. Take into consideration the impact on local taxpayers; and,
4. Maintain consistency with the focus of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors on continuous improvement and reflect the realization that the district must ensure its graduates are able to be successful in an increasingly complex economy and society.
During the final meeting, Community Task Force members will review and discuss the report they are developing in collaboration with the Donovan Group, LLC. The report will outline the work of the Community Task Force for the Board’s consideration and will inform possible next steps. This report will be finalized in a meeting to be held subsequent to the publication of this advance copy of the agenda and will be forwarded to the Committee prior to its meeting.
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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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Recommendation:
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent
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