Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 1/19/2021 - 5:30 PM
Category: ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Type: Info
Subject: 11. Report with Possible Action on Central Region Staffing
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 1
Academic Achievement
Goal 3
Effective and Efficient Operations
Policy: Admin Policy 6.23 - Recruitment and Hiring: Staff
Attachments
File Attachment:
Background: On June 25, 2020, Resolution 2021R-005 regarding Central Region staffing was introduced and referred to the Committee on Accountability, Finance and Personnel. The resolution was discussed at the July 30, 2020, and September 24, 2020, Board meetings, at which time the Administration provided additional analysis as requested by the Board.

At the September 24, 2020, meeting, the Board approved a motion to send the resolution back to committee. The motion also included direction to the Administration to form a task force to review possible revisions in current policies or procedures to increase the recruitment and long-term stability of employees working in hard-to-staff schools.

As reported in October, the Administration formed the task force and the first meeting took place on October 29, 2020. At the first meeting, task force participants gained an understanding of the resolution and their role as detailed in the motion that was approved by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors on September 24, 2020. In addition, the Office of Human Resources presented an overview of the staffing process.

The second meeting of the task force was held on November 12, 2020. The focus of this meeting was to discuss various perspectives and observations relative to staff concerns at schools.

At the December 3, 2020 meeting, the task force continued to review the problems identified by the group and work toward solutions. The group also reviewed preliminary staffing data to help drive the discussion. The task force also met on December 17, 2020, to continue their discussion and to finalize the planned timeline through February 2021 for an expected presentation of recommendations to the Board in March 2021.

The next meeting of the task force is scheduled for January 14, 2021. The Administration will continue to report to the Board on a monthly basis.
Fiscal Impact Statement: N/A
Implementation and Assessment Plan
Recommendation:
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Calvin Fermin - Deputy Superintendent
Signed By:
Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent