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Meeting Date:
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5/4/2017 - 7:30 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 Request to Amend the Proposed Start Date for the Instrumentality Charter School, New School for Youth Empowerment, from 2017-18 to 2018-19
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Attachments
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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On February 9, 2017, a charter school petition was submitted for New School for Youth Empowerment (NSYE). NSYE petitioned to create an instrumentality charter school, serving approximately 200 students. The school is proposing to offer enrollment for students in grade 9 through 12, beginning with the 2017-2018 school year.
NSYE is based on the premise that young people can and will become educated, active members of their communities by integrating their high-school learning experiences with meaningful participation in social justice and economic activities which benefit the students and the community. The school proposes to be a small high school located near downtown Milwaukee in a location accessible to multiple city bus transportation lines.
On February 14, 2017, the Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation gave public hearing regarding The New School for Youth Empowerment's instrumentality charter school petition in compliance with Wisconsin Statute 118.40(2)(a), Charter Schools, and directed the Charter School Review Panel to bring its recommendation directly to the Board to comply with Wisconsin Statute 118.40(c), which requires the Board to either grant or deny the petition within 30 days after the public hearing.
The Charter School Review Panel met on February 20, 2017, to review the petition. Overall, the Charter School Review Panel identified the educational concept outlined in the petition as a viable educational option for students in MPS. The Panel noted areas of strength in the mission and vision, school culture, and partnerships. The Panel also noted overall passion and enthusiasm of the development team as well as experience of the proposed staff.
The Panel identified concerns in the areas of governance and accountability structure and budget development. The Panel expressed specific concern about the timeline for the school's opening. The Panel stressed its desire to ensure the school is successful from the start and recommended a later start day than the development team requested. The Panel also noted that the proposed community-engagement model satisfies a community need and that the model is needed for Milwaukee's students. After review, the Panel recommended the petition and strongly encouraged the applicant team to consider further development in the areas identified through the petition-review process.
On February 23, 2017, the Board took action to approve the instrumentality charter concept for New School for Youth Empowerment and directed the Administration, in consultation with the Board’s designee and the Office of the City Attorney to begin contract negotiations to develop a charter school contract beginning with the 2017 – 2018 school year.
During preliminary discussions, NSYE notified MPS Administration that there would be a change in the leadership structure and staffing identified in the original proposal. Based upon this information, the Administration recommends that the start date for New School for Youth Empowerment be amended to start beginning with the 2018 - 2019 school year to allow time for additional planning and development.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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This item does not authorize expenditures.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Upon Board approval, NYSE will continue planning and development with an anticipated start date to begin with the 2018 – 2019 school year.
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Recommendation:
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The Administration recommends that the Board approve the modified start date for New School for Youth Empowerment Instrumentality Charter School to begin with the start of the 2018 - 2019 school year.
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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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