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Meeting Date:
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5/25/2017 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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New Business (for Referral to Committee unless Otherwise Indicated)
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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 Adopt Resolution 1617R-006 by Directors Bonds and Harris to Develop an MPS Equity Policy and Approval of Administrative Policy 1.06, Equity
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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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File Attachment:
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Background:
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In October 2016, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors referred Resolution 1617R-006 by Directors Bonds and Harris to the Committee on Legislation, Rules and Policies. The Administration is wholeheartedly in agreement with the intent of the resolution and is recommending its adoption.
Using the resolution 1617R-006 and equity policies from similar school districts, a subgroup of the Equity Commission drafted the district equity policy. Throughout the 2016-2017 school year, the equity policy was vetted with various MPS stakeholders including the District Advisory Council (DAC), the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council, school leaders, the MTEA President, over 200 teachers, senior leadership team members, and community members. The Administration worked with the Office of the City Attorney to finalize the proposed equity policy. The Office of the City Attorney has approved the proposed policy moving forward for consideration by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors.
There are multiple components of the equity policy. First, the policy establishes common definitions for the key terms of equality, equity, equity lens, and culturally responsive practices.
Second, the policy sets guiding principles which highlight the importance of strengths-based mindsets, equitable distribution of support and resources, and the emphasis that all students will learn.
Third, the policy provides specific goals for the district around the areas of reflection, awareness-building, data- and research-based decision making, the incorporation of stakeholder voice, and the support of equitable leadership practices.
Fourth, the policy contains a comprehensive set of policy points that highlight the requirements for creating and maintaining equity throughout the district. These points include equitably distributing resources based on needs, bolstering equitable access to co-curricular and extra-curricular services, standardizing data-based decision-making, recruiting and retaining a diverse district staff, fostering culturally responsive practices through professional development, developing and applying best practices for reducing student opportunity gaps, and including student, parent, and community voice in district decision-making.
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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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Implementation/next steps are as follows. The Administration will develop a comprehensive guidance document that will detail the practices necessary for carrying out the policy. The guidance will also detail the monitoring and evaluation that will occur in order to assess equity throughout the district. Stakeholders from all areas of the district will be involved in the creation of this guidance document.
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Recommendation:
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The Administration recommends that the Board adopt Resolution 1617R-006 by Directors Bonds and Harris and Approve Administrative Policy 1.06: Equity
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Latish Reed - Equity & Inclusion Specialist
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Signed By:
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Dr. Darienne Driver - Superintendent
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