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Meeting Date:
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10/25/2018 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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Report of the Committee on Parent and Community Engagement
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Action
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Subject:
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3. Report with Possible Action on Progress in Fulfilling Equity Goals
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement Goal 2 Student, Family and Community Engagement
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Attachments
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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In August of 2017, the Board adopted Resolution 1617R-006 to develop an equity policy. Administrative Policy & Procedures 1.06, Equity in MPS, were adopted by the Board on August 31, 2017.
The attached report provides a comprehensive update on the equity educational opportunities that have been provided for staff and the Administration’s plan to develop corresponding guidance to the Administrative Policy & Procedures 1.06. During the 2017-18 year, several opportunities to provide equity and/or culturally responsive practices (CRP) training were provided to staff. Many of these opportunities are ongoing. These opportunities include: The first cohort of Culturally Responsive Teacher (CRT) Fellows; Restorative Practices (RP) training for school administrators; the Education, Equity & Empowerment Speaker Series; New Educators Institute; Customer Service Level III Training - Cultural Awareness; and Principal Leadership Institutes - equity and culturally responsive speakers and workshops.
The following departments have engaged in and will continue customized equity and culturally responsive practices (CRP) professional development (PD): School Counseling, School Psychology, and Recreation. The Strategic Partnerships and Customer Service Department and the Office of Academics are scheduled to begin equity professional development this fall. Also, there are several school-specific professional development opportunities that specifically engage classroom teachers in equity and CRP.
The equity specialist collaborates regularly with the Department of Black and Latino Male Achievement, the Department of Student Services, and the Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports (PBIS) team to address the Office of Civil Rights Resolution, as well as the Office of Human Resources to address the Wisconsin DPI Inequitable Teacher Distribution Plan. In addition to these equity efforts, Project AWARE is beginning to coordinate gender inclusion supports already within the district and those outside of the district to create on-the-ground support for students to have safe advocates in schools. Also, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will collaborate with MPS to provide free equity and culturally responsive training for MPS staff and relevant stakeholders.
Next steps include expanding equity and culturally responsive professional development and training, as well as the development of a guidance document to accompany Administrative Policy & Procedure 1.06. The final guidance document will be presented to the Board by January 2019.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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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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