Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 9/28/2017 - 6:30 PM
Category: Reports and Communications from the Office of Accountability and Efficiency
Type: Info
Subject: 1. Monthly Report, with Possible Action, on Activities within the Office of Accountability and Efficiency
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 3
Effective and Efficient Operations
Policy:
Attachments 2017-09 OAE Status of Current Projects.pdf
File Attachment:
Background: Upcoming Project Work

Whistleblower

1. Background

On June 29, 2017, the Board approved the creation of Administrative Policy and Procedure 6.38, which enhances the reporting of theft, fraud, waste, abuse, and illegal or unethical behavior within the district. These documents align district practices to those of the City of Milwaukee.

2. Update

The OAE has been working with the Office of Board Governance-Audit Services and the Administration to review procedures and practices related to whistleblower protections for individuals that participate in inquires or investigations. Policy updates may be forthcoming to ensure that protections are explicit, communicated, and understood by those who participate in investigations.

School Resource Officer Evaluation

1. Background

On July 27, 2017, the Board directed the Administration and the OAE to engage an external evaluator to conduct an evaluation of the School Resource Officer Program, with a preliminary report to be brought to Board in December 2017 and a final report in May 2018.

2. Update

The OAE has worked with the Administration to create an RFP to engage an external evaluator. The RFP is expected to be released by the end of September to no less than three evaluators currently on the District’s pre-approved evaluator list maintained by the Office of Innovation & Information-Division of Research and Evaluation.

3.10 HUB Policy Updates

1. Background

It is the declared policy of the Board to aid, assist, and protect, to the extent justified by the evidence, the interests of historically underutilized business (HUB) concerns in order to preserve free competitive enterprise and to ensure that a fair proportion of the total purchases and contracts or subcontracts for goods and services for MPS are placed with HUBs. This is codified in Administrative Policy 3.10.

2. Update

Administrative Policy 3.10 was last updated in 2005. To remain current with practice, a review of this policy will be conducted, with recommendations for revision to be brought to the Board.
Fiscal Impact Statement:
Implementation and Assessment Plan
Recommendation:
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Matt Chason - Manager
Signed By:
Jacqueline M. Mann, Ph.D. - Board Clerk/Chief Officer