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Meeting Date:
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5/31/2018 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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Report of the Committee on Legislation, Rules and Policies
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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6. Action on a Request to Approve the Proposed Revisions to Administrative Policies 8.01: Student Nondiscrimination, 8.02 Student Anti-Sexual Harassment, 8.23: Weapons in the Schools (and Criminal Offenses), 8.27: Student Complaints & Grievances, 8.28: Student Discipline, 8.32: Student Expulsion, and Administrative Procedures 8.01: Student Nondiscrimination, 8.02 Student Anti-Sexual Harassment, 8.28: Student Discipline to Comply with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Compliance Review
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 3 Effective and Efficient Operations
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Attachments
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1. Administrative Policy 8.01: Student Nondiscrimination - Redline
2. Administrative Policy 8.02: Student Anti-Sexual Harassment - Redline
3. Administrative Policy 8.23: Weapons in the Schools (and Criminal Offenses) - Redline
4. Administrative Policy 8.27: Student Complaints and Grievances - Redline
5. Administrative Policy 8.28: Student Discipline - Redline
6. Administrative Policy 8.32: Student Expulsion - Redline
7. Administrative Procedure 8.01: Student Nondiscrimination - Redline
8. Administrative Procedure 8.02: Student Anti-Sexual Harassment - Redline
9. Administrative Procedure 8.28: Student Discipline - Redline
10. Administrative Policies and Procedures Explanation
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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In 2014-15, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) conducted a biennial data collection review. Out of that data collection, the OCR found what they believed was the disproportionality of African American students receiving referrals, suspensions and other disciplinary actions. Through an investigation, the OCR confirmed this disproportionality, which led to the MPS Resolution 05-14-5003. The District assured the OCR that it will take action to comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000d (Title VI), and its implementing regulation, 34 C.F.R. Part 100, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, or national origin by a recipient of Federal financial assistance.
In accordance with the MPS Resolution 05-14-5003, by June 18, 2018, the district will have revised its policies and procedures for discipline to be effective with the 2018-2019 school year.
On March 8, 2018, the Department of Student Services sent out an invitation and convened a Citywide Discipline Committee with invited participants from the following groups:
• Central Services Administration
• Parents
• Students
• Principals
• Teachers
• Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association
• Office of the City Attorney
• Milwaukee Police Department
• Community Organizations
The purpose of the Citywide Discipline Committee was to review and revise the Student Code of Conduct to ensure that there are standards for disciplinary referrals that include clear definitions, policies, and procedures to eliminate vague and subjective language in accordance with MPS Resolution 05-14-5003. Attached are explanations for the revisions of individual policies and procedures.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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No Fiscal Impact.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Upon approval by the Board, the Office of Board Governance will make and publish the necessary revisions.
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Recommendation:
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Your Committee recommends that the Board approve the proposed revisions to Administrative Policies 8.01: Student Nondiscrimination, 8.02 Student Anti-Sexual Harassment, 8.23: Weapons in the Schools (and Criminal Offenses), 8.27: Student Complaints, 8.28: Student Discipline, 8.32: Student Expulsion, and Administrative Procedures 8.01: Student Nondiscrimination, 8.02 Student Anti-Sexual Harassment, 8.28: Student Discipline to Comply with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Compliance Review as indicated in the attachments to this item.
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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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