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Meeting Date:
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5/9/2017 - 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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2. Action on a Request to Approve the Head Start State Funding Application for the 2017-18 School Year
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement
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Attachments
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FY18 Head Start State Funding Grant Application
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) requires the participation — through review, feedback, and approval — of the Milwaukee Public Schools Head Start Policy Council and Board of School Directors.
The Wisconsin Department for Public Instruction provides for state supplemental Head Start funds in the amount of $421,578 to operate the Head Start program at Obama School of Technical and Career Education during 2017-18 school year. The proposed grant application reflects an increase in seat allocation and funding for the MPS Head Start program.
The Head Start state supplemental grant application information was presented to and approved by the Policy Council on May 4, 2017.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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Does not authorize expenditures. The state grant is expected to be $421,578.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Upon approval of this item, the Milwaukee Public Schools Head Start program will submit the state grant application in order to continue providing and expanding services to Head Start students.
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Recommendation:
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The Administration recommends that the Board approve the submission of the 2017-18 Head Start State Funding application.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Yolanda Tynes-Allison - Manager - Early Childhood Education
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Signed By:
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Jennifer L. Smith - Administrator on Special Assignment
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Signed By:
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Ruth Maegli - Chief Academic Officer
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Signed By:
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Dr. Darienne Driver - Superintendent
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