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Meeting Date:
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11/21/2017 - 5:30 PM
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Category:
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ITEMS OF BUSINESS
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Type:
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Info
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Subject:
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3. Report with Possible Action on the 53206 Initiative
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement Goal 2 Student, Family and Community Engagement
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Attachments
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53206 Presentation
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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The 53206 Initiative was launched in late spring 2017, and initially developed as a means to address challenges facing students and families attending schools within the zip code. Over the summer, relational meetings further established common ground and understanding between MPS and key partners in 53206.
In August, MPS became aware of a large-scale, highly competitive Department of Education grant opportunity. Work immediately began on an application to support the initial thinking behind the 53206 initiative and partners were asked to collaboratively work through the grant requirements.
As a result and at present, there are several strands of the 53206 initiative, all interdependent and focused on maintaining the momentum of the work in 53206.
In collaboration with MPS and multiple community partners, the Dominican Center applied for the above-mentioned grant funding for the “53206 Promise Partnership.” This is a several million dollar, highly competitive federal grant that will be awarded in approximately February 2018. The proposal is focused on establishing a pipeline of coordinated services, filling gaps, and making connections across programs, public schools, health care, and advocacy efforts. Supporting public schools as anchors in the community through the community schools model is a key design principle of the proposal. Per the proposal, the significant, long-term outcome is the development of a system of collaboration that ensures a continuum of services are accessible, accountable and driven by resident leadership.
As a result of the initial grant application process, MPS has moved forward in further developing the relationship with the Dominican Center and key stakeholders. The Dominican Center is serving as the lead agency for work in 53206, with LaNelle Ramey as the project manager within MPS. These two entities have begun work on an outline for a 53206 Advisory Group, which will – regardless of the grant decision – work with multiple stakeholders to align programming within the 53206 zip code in service of families.
Throughout the last several months, a cohort of 53206 principals has met on a monthly basis to increase collaboration across 53206 schools and address specific challenges and needs such as coordinated professional development and filling of teacher vacancies. This group has recently drafted a work plan focused on the following areas, and are now aligning specific actions to these objectives:
a. increasing equity of resources and support.
b. improving strategic planning and alignment across 53206 schools.
c. increasing understanding of 53206 environment and systems (beyond education).
d. participating in and/or enhancing advocacy opportunities for students.
e. shifting the 53206 narrative.
f. caring for families, students, school staff members, and one another.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Recommendation:
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Dr. Darienne Driver - Superintendent
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