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Meeting Date:
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6/21/2018 - 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 Resolution 1819R-002 by Director Harris Regarding Civic Education
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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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Resolution 1819R-002
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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At its annual organization meeting on April 24, 2018, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors referred Resolution 1819R-002 by Director Harris regarding civic education, to the Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation. The Administration is in agreement with the intent of the resolution and is recommending its adoption.
The Administration has already implemented many of the elements addressed in the Resolved and Further Resolved portions of the resolution. The district curriculum currently addresses the role of local government (alderman, common council, school board) including elections within the district's Citizenship course. In addition, this course is being redesiged to include citizen action and service to the community through active participation.
District staff have also worked with the League of Women Voters, and the Milwaukee Election Commission, to develop a Voter Registration toolkit that is located in every high school. Every high school has a Voter Registration liaison to help and assist all high school students in registering to vote. The Administration will further refine curriculum to include additional information and lessons regarding the role of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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This item does not authorize expenditures.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Upon adoption by the Board, the Administration will proceed with any adjustments necessary to the current curricular focus on civic education in order to fully implement the resolution beginning with the 2018-19 school year.
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Recommendation:
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The Administration recommends that the Board adopt Resolution 1819R-002 by Director Harris regarding Civic Education.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Jennifer L. Smith - Administrator on Special Assignment
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Signed By:
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Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent
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