Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 7/30/2020 - 6:30 PM
Category: Regular Items of Business
Type: Action
Subject: 5. Action on a Request to Approve Amendments to the Non-Instrumentality Charter School Contract with Carmen High School of Science and Technology, Inc.
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 1
Academic Achievement
Goal 2
Student, Family and Community Engagement
Goal 3
Effective and Efficient Operations
Policy: Admin Policy 9.12 - Charter Schools
Attachments Carmen Redline Contract
File Attachment:
Carmen Redline Contract.pdf
Background: Carmen High School of Science and Technology, South was established in fall 2007 and is located at 1712 South 32nd Street. Carmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology, Northwest was established in fall 2013 and is located at 5496 North 72nd Street. Carmen High School of Science and Technology, Southeast was established in fall of 2016 and is located at 2500 West Oklahoma Avenue. Carmen Middle School of Science and Technology, South was established in fall 2018 and was formerly located at 1236 South Layton Boulevard.

Carmen’s Mission is to graduate all students as critical thinkers and self-directed learners who are prepared for success in college, meaningful careers, community involvement and family life.

The Department of Contracted School Services received notification from Carmen that Jennifer Lopez would be named the school leader for Carmen schools and that Carmen Middle School of Science and Technology, South would be relocated to 2427 South 15th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53215 beginning with the 2020-2021 school year. A redline contract reflecting the proposed amendments are attached to this item.
Fiscal Impact Statement: This item does not authorize expenditures.
Implementation and Assessment Plan Upon the Board’s approval and execution of the contract, a copy of the contract will be forwarded to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Recommendation: The Administration recommends that the Board Approve Amendments to the Non-Instrumentality Charter School Contract with Carmen High School of Science and Technology, Inc.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Bridget Schock - Partnership School Supervisor I
Signed By:
Lynn Ruhl - Director of Financial Planning and Budget
Signed By:
Marla Bronaugh - Chief Communications and School Performance Officer
Signed By:
Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent