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Meeting Date:
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2/14/2017 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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ITEMS OF BUSINESS
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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3. Action on a Recommendation for Renewal of the Instrumentality Charter School Contract with The Alliance School of Milwaukee
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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. Alliance Charter Renewal Application
2. Alliance Charter Performance Summary
3. Alliance Team Recommendation
4. Alliance Contract
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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The Alliance School of Milwaukee, located at 850 West Walnut Street, was established as an instrumentality charter school beginning with the 2005-2006 school year.
The mission of Alliance is to provide a safe, student-centered, and academically challenging environment to meet the needs of all students.
In 2010, the Board granted The Alliance School a two-year renewal, in 2011 a three-year renewal, and in 2015 a two-year renewal.
The current contract is for up to a maximum of 190 full-time-equivalent (FTE) pupils in grades nine through twelve.
In October 2016, the Charter School Contract Review Process was initiated by the Office of Contracted School Services. On November 4, 2016, representatives from The Alliance School submitted the Charter Renewal Intent Cover Sheet and Charter Renewal Application to seek renewal of the charter school contract.
On November 30, 2016, the Charter School Contract Review Team convened for a full-day site visit at The Alliance School. 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.
Based on a thorough review of the school’s application and data, the school’s presentation, and the site visit, the Charter School Contract Review Team has recommended a three-year renewal of the instrumentality charter school contract with The Alliance School. The recommendation was based on the school’s having made progress toward meeting the educational goals. The Superintendent has reviewed the performance summary and recommends a five-year contract renewal based on academic gains, improved culture, and new leadership.
The charter school’s renewal application and performance summary data and the Team’s recommendation, which has been 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 Board of School Directors with the adoption of Superintendent's proposed budget. The funds for the 2017-18 charter contract will be approved with the adoption of the FY18 budget.
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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 school representatives, 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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The Administration recommends that the Board:
1. approve the recommendation to renew a five-year instrumentality charter school contract with The Alliance School;
2. authorize the Superintendent’s designee, in consultation with the Office of the City Attorney, the Office of Board Governance, and representatives from The Alliance School to negotiate and draft a renewed charter school contract to begin with the 2017-2018 school year and to end with the last regularly scheduled day of the 2022-2023 school year. All proposed contracts for MPS charter schools shall be brought to the Board for final approval and execution.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Marla Bronaugh - Chief Communications and School Performance Officer
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Signed By:
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Thomas Back - Budget Analyst
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Signed By:
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Keith Posley - Chief
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Signed By:
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Dr. Darienne Driver - Superintendent
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