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Meeting Date:
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3/22/2018 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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Report of the Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation
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Action
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Subject:
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4. Report with Possible Action on South Accelerated Academy
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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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South Accelerated Academy Update Chart
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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On February 23, 2017, the Milwaukee School Board of Directors approved the opening of South Accelerated Academy, located in the South Division High School building. South Accelerated Academy is an alternative school that services up to 100 at-risk students who were formerly enrolled at South Division High School. South Accelerated Academy implements the Competency-Based Curriculum to provide students a personalized pathway toward graduation.
As part of the action, the Milwaukee School Board of Directors requested quarterly reports on the progress of South Accelerated Academy. The first report was presented to the Board on November 30, 2017. This report provides an update of the school’s current progress since that meeting and includes next steps.
Enrollment dropped from 98 to 87 students and the attendance rate has decreased slightly, from 45.5 percent to 44 percent. The academy suspension rate is up 12. 9 percent from 9.5 percent-–an increase of 3.4 percent. Course completion has shown an increase from 90 to 326. However, the number of students on track to graduate in May has decreased to 17 from 24 in November.
Next steps for South Accelerated Academy include:
- Continue implementing the attendance plan;
- Continue to collaborate with the leader of Vincent Accelerated Academy to share best practices and challenges;
- Having the PBIS coach and Operations Manager continue to work with the leadership on climate and culture; and
- Continue to pursue more professional development on project-based learning.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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N/A
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Recommendation:
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Your Committee reports having received the foregoing report from the Administration. Although this item has been noticed for possible action, no action is required.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Jacqueline M. Mann, Ph.D. - Board Clerk/Chief Officer
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