Charter school group sued MPS, then decided to stay. It’s all about the money. By Terry Falk - Aug 3rd, 2021 03:01 pm //end headline wrapper ?>School classroom. (Pixabay License).
Milwaukee College Prep (MCP) charter schools told the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) that it wanted out. It was terminating its charter with the district; the letter of termination would be received by the Milwaukee school board at its July 29 meeting. In the end, MCP stayed with MPS. It all came down to money.
MCP’s existing contract stated that it was to receive additional funding based upon academic performance of its students. MCP received an additional $650 per student for the 2019-2020 academic year, over $1.72 million. But MPS said it couldn’t give the additional money for this past year because there were no standardized tests given during the pandemic; there was no performance data.
Among other steps, board members directed the expansion of the Black and Latino Male Achievement program and creation of similar programs for female and LGBTQIA+ students.
Erika Siemsen will continue to serve as members.
In an effort to utilize the individual expertise and talents of the members of the Board, several members were appointed as Board Representatives to district and community boards.
Board’s Representative to the Milwaukee Education Partnership – President Bob Peterson
Board’s Delegate to the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) – Director Sequanna Taylor will continue this role. Directors Aisha Carr and Xela Garcia will serve on the WASB Rules & Policy Committee.
Board’s Representative to CESA #1 (Cooperative Educational Service Agencies) – Director Marva Herndon
Board’s Delegate to the MPS Head Start Policy Council – Director Erika Siemsen
MPS seniors return to class; board vote brings back graduation
Final phase of MPS in-person learning rollout starts Monday
Milwaukee Public Schools seniors who opted in for in-person learning will head back to class Monday morning, marking the final phase of the district s in-person learning rollout.
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Public Schools seniors who opted in for in-person learning will head back to class Monday morning, April 26, where they ll walk the halls for the first time in more than one year. It marks the final phase of the district s in-person learning rollout.
Nearly two weeks ago, K-3 through third-graders traded their virtual classrooms for real ones and on Monday, April 19, fourth- through eighth-grade students took their turn.