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Meeting Date:
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6/28/2018 - 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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3. Action on a Request to Approve the Non-Instrumentality Charter School Contract with Mother Kathryn Daniels Conference Center, Inc. for Kathryn T. Daniels University Preparatory Academy (KT Daniels) to Begin with the 2018-2019 School Year
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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. KT Daniels Contract Board Item
2. KT Daniels Redline Contract
3. Appendix A KTD Proposal Redline
4. Appendix B List of Policies, Procedures and Requirements
5. Appendix C Assessment Calendar
6. Appendix D KTD Articles of Incorporation
7. Appendix E KTD By-Laws
8. Appendix F KTD 2018-19 Operating Budget
9. Appendix G MPS Charter School Budget Format
10. Appendix H Parent Student Handbook
11. Appendix I KTD Discipline Policy
12. Appendix J KTD 2018-19 Calendar
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Kathryn T. Daniels University Preparatory Academy (KT Daniels) was established as a non-instrumentality charter school beginning with the 2011-2012 school year. The current contract is for up to a maximum of 275 full-time-equivalent (FTE) pupils in grades K4 through 8. Kathryn T. Daniels is located at 4834 Mothers Daniel Way.
KT Daniels’ mission is to design a rigorous college preparatory program with highly skilled teachers and an unwavering commitment to utilize the most powerful instructional techniques and methodologies. KT Daniels’ vision is to create a rich learning environment that integrates the study of performing arts, sciences and humanities to unleash the intellectual, creative and leadership talents of students.
On January 25, 2018, the Board approved a two year renewal for KT Daniels’ and authorized the Administration, in collaboration with the Board’s Designee and the Office of the City Attorney, to begin contract negotiations with representatives from Mother Kathryn Daniels Conference Center, Inc., for KT Daniels.
In June 2018, representatives from Mother Kathryn Daniels Conference Center, Inc. for KT Daniels, the MPS Office of Board Governance, the Office of the City Attorney and the Administration reviewed and negotiated the proposed modifications to the model non-instrumentality charter school contract and agreed to the attached redline contract.
Contingent upon the Board’s approval, Mother Kathryn Daniels Conference Center, Inc. for KT Daniels accept the attached, non-instrumentality charter contract with the modifications as outlined in the attached board item.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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The funds for this charter school contract are included as part of the FY19 budget process. The per-pupil funding will be based on the state-determined amount for students in grades K5-8th. Students in grade K4 will be funded at 0.6 FTE of the per-pupil amount.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Upon approval, the contract will be effective starting with the 2018-2019 school year and ending with the 2019-2020 school year.
A copy of the contract will be forwarded the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
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Recommendation:
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Your Committee recommends that the Board approve the attached non-instrumentality charter school contract with Mother Kathryn Daniels Conference Center, Inc. for Kathryn T. Daniels University Preparatory Academy to begin with the 2018-2019 school year and end on the last regularly scheduled day of the 2019-2020 school year.
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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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