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Meeting Date:
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2/27/2020 - 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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1. Action on a Recommendation for Renewal of the Non-Instrumentality Charter School Contract with Mother Kathryn Daniels Conference Center, Inc., for Kathryn T. Daniels University Preparatory Academy (KT Daniels)
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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. KT Daniels Renewal Application
2. KT Daniels Performance Summary
3. KT Daniels Review Team Recommendation
4. KT Daniels Contract
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Kathryn T. Daniels University Preparatory Academy (KT Daniels) was established as a non-instrumentality charter school beginning with the 2011-2012 school year. The current contract is for up to a maximum of 250 full-time-equivalent (FTE) pupils in grades K4 through 8. Kathryn T. Daniels is located at 4834 North Mother Daniels Way. KT Daniels has received two-year contract renewals in each year of its renewal cycle.
KT Daniels’s mission is to design a rigorous college-preparatory program with highly-skilled teachers and an unwavering commitment to utilize the most powerful instructional techniques and methodologies. KT Daniels’s vision is to create a rich learning environment that integrates the study of performing arts, sciences, and humanities to unleash the intellectual, creative, and leadership talents of students.
In July 2019, representatives from KT Daniels submitted the Charter Renewal Intent Cover Sheet. Then, in August 2019, the Charter School Contract Review Process was initiated by the Department of Contracted School Services. On September 13, 2019, KT Daniels submitted its Charter Renewal Application to seek renewal of the charter school contract.
On December 6, 2019, the Charter School Contract Review Team (Team) conducted a full-day site visit at KT Daniels. 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 conducted classroom observations.
Based on a thorough review of the school's application and data, school presentation, and site visit, the Charter School Contract Review Team has recommended a one-year renewal of the non-instrumentality charter school contract with KT Daniels. The recommendation was based on the school leadership’s commitment to making progress towards meeting the educational goals and strong support from families, students, and the community. The Superintendent has reviewed the performance summary and concurs with the recommendation for contract renewal.
The charter school's renewal application, performance summary data, and Team’s recommendation reviewed by the Team and Superintendent are attached to this item.
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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 Mother Kathryn Daniels Conference Center, Inc. for Kathryn T. Daniels University Preparatory Academy (KT Daniels) 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 that the Board:
1. approve the renewal of a one-year non-instrumentality charter school contract with Mother Kathryn Daniels Conference Center, Inc., for Kathryn T. Daniels University Preparatory Academy (KT Daniels); and
2. authorize the Superintendent’s designee, in consultation with the Board's designee and the Office of the City Attorney to enter into negotiations with representatives of Mother Kathryn Daniels Conference Center, Inc. for Kathryn T. Daniels University Preparatory Academy (KT Daniels) and to draft a renewed non-instrumentality charter school contract to begin with the start of 2020-2021 school year and to end with the last regularly scheduled day of the 2020-2021 school year.
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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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