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Meeting Date:
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1/16/2018 - 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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1. Action on a Recommendation for Renewal of the Non-Instrumentality Charter School Contract with Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA)
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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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1. HAPA Renewal Application
2. HAPA Performance Summary
3. HAPA Review Team Recommendation
4. HAPA Contract
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) was established as a non-instrumentality charter school beginning with the 2004-2005 school year. The current contract is for up to a maximum of 1692 full-time-equivalent (FTE) pupils in grades K4 through 12. HAPA has two campuses, HAPA Happy Hill, located at 7171 W. Brown Deer Rd., which serves grades K4 through 2, and HAPA main campus, located 4601 N. 84th St., which serves grades 3 through 12. Since inception, HAPA has received a five-year contract for each renewal cycle.
HAPA’s mission is to provide students with rigorous academics, character development and Hmong cultural values, preparing them to excel in college, universities and careers. HAPA envisions that students will enjoy college and career success, value Hmong culture and heritage, and exhibit responsible and peaceful leadership in local and global communities.
In August 2017, the Charter School Contract Review Process was initiated by the Department of Contracted School Services. On September 29, 2017, representatives from HAPA submitted the Charter Renewal Intent Cover Sheet and Charter Renewal Application to seek renewal of the charter school contract.
On November 27, 2017, the Charter School Contract Review Team conducted a full day site visit at HAPA main campus and on November 28, 2017, the Team conducted a half day site visit at the HAPA Happy Hill campus. The Team examined the school’s performance and met with school representatives to discuss the data relative to contract compliance and renewal. The Team also reviewed any additional responses and information provided by the school as well as student and parent focus groups.
Based on a thorough review of the school application and data, school presentation, and site visit, the Charter School Contract Review Team has recommended a five-year renewal of the non-instrumentality charter school contract with HAPA. The recommendation was based on strong academic performance, school culture and valued partnership with HAPA. The Superintendent has reviewed the performance summary and concurs with the recommendation for contract renewal.
The charter school renewal application, performance summary data, and Team’s recommendation reviewed by the Team and Superintendent are attached to this item.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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Adoption of this item alone does not authorize expenditures. School allocations are approved annually by the Board of School Directors, as part of the Superintendent's proposed budget. Pending contract approval, the funds for the 2018-19 charter contract will be authorized as a part of the FY19 budget process.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Upon the Board’s approval, negotiations will begin between the Superintendent’s designee and representatives of HAPA, in consultation with the Board’s designee and the Office of the City Attorney, in anticipation of developing a renewed charter contract to be presented to the Board.
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Recommendation:
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The Administration recommends that the Board:
1. approve the recommendation to renew a five-year non-instrumentality charter school contract with Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA);
2. authorize negotiations with the superintendent’s designee and representatives of HAPA, in consultation with the Board’s designee, and the Office of the City Attorney to draft a renewed non-instrumentality charter school contract to begin with the 2018-2019 school year and end with the last regularly scheduled day of the 2022-2023 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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