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Meeting Date:
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12/19/2019 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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Report of the Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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7. Action on a Recommendation for Renewal of the Non-Instrumentality Charter School Contract with Seeds of Health, Inc. for Milwaukee Community Cyber High School (MC2)
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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. MC2 Renewal Application
2. MC2 Performance Summary
3. MC2 Review Team Recommendation
4. MC2 Contract
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Milwaukee Community Cyber High School (MC2) was established as a non-instrumentality charter school beginning with the 2010-2011 school year. During each renewal cycle since, the Board has approved a five-year renewed contract. The current contract is for up to a maximum of 300 full-time-equivalent (FTE) pupils in grades 9 through 12. MC2 is located at 131 S. 1st Street.
The mission of MC2 High School is to empower students to become engaged learners utilizing 21st century tools and resources leading to successful post-secondary opportunities in a global environment. Its vision is to create a positive learning environment which provides opportunities for differentiated instruction to help students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to embrace life-long learning and contribute to the common good as active, responsible, and successful citizens.
In August 2019, the Charter School Contract Review Process was initiated by the Department of Contracted School Services. On August 9, 2019, representatives from Seeds of Health, Inc. submitted the Charter Renewal Intent Cover Sheet and later submitted a Charter Renewal Application to seek renewal of the charter school contract for MC2.
On November 7, 2019, the Charter School Contract Review Team (Team) conducted a full day site visit at MC2. The Team examined the school’s performance and met with school representatives to discuss the data relative to contract compliance and renewal. The Team also reviewed any additional responses and information provided by the school as well as student and parent focus groups. In addition, the Team also conducted classroom observations.
Based on a thorough review of the school application and data, school presentation, and site visit, the Charter School Contract Review Team has recommended a five-year renewal of the non-instrumentality charter school contract with Seeds of Health, Inc. for MC2. The recommendation was based on strong academic performance, school culture and valued partnership with MC2 and Seeds of Health. The Superintendent has reviewed the information and concurs with the recommendation for contract renewal.
Your Committee recommended that the Board:
1. Approve the recommendation to renew a five-year non-instrumentality charter school contract with Seeds of Health, Inc. for Milwaukee Community Cyber High School (MC2); and
2. Authorize negotiations with the Superintendent’s designee and representatives of Seeds of Health, Inc. and MC2 in consultation with the Board’s designee and the Office of the City Attorney to draft a renewed non-instrumentality charter school contract to begin with the 2020-2021 school year and end with the last regularly scheduled day of the 2024-2025 school year.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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Adoption of this item alone does not authorize expenditures. School allocations are approved annually by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors as part of the Superintendent's proposed budget. Pending contract approval, the funds for the 2020-21 charter school contract will be authorized as a part of the FY21 budget process.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Upon the Board’s approval, negotiations will begin between the Superintendent’s designee and representatives of Seeds of Health, Inc. and MC2 in consultation with the Board’s designee and the Office of the City Attorney in anticipation of developing a renewed charter contract to be presented to the Board.
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Recommendation:
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Your Committee recommends approval of the Administration's recommendation but for a term of two years.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Jacqueline M. Mann, Ph.D. - Board Clerk/Chief Officer
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