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6. Action on Request to Approve the 2025 MPS Summer Academy Plan |
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement
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Background:
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Milwaukee Public Schools is pleased to offer summer extended-learning opportunities that enhance academic skills and exploration experiences to the youth residents of the city. For the summer of 2025, MPS will offer one Summer Academy Session for all students Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. July 7 through August 1. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
High School Summer Academy is designed to engage students academically through recovery, acceleration, and career skill-building opportunities. Students will also participate in career-based learning experiences such as internships and exploration based upon their academic and career plan.
Middle School Summer Academy offerings seek to provide a variety of interactive, academically engaging experiences based on student interests. Students have the option of participating in several career exploration programs, acceleration opportunities, as well as skill development.
Elementary Summer Academy curriculum is under redesign to incorporate ACT 20 legislation, refocusing on the Science of Reading.
Elementary Extended Learning Adventures are held to give students exposure to new subjects, identify new areas of interests and abilities, encourage curiosity, and further learning. Camps may take place half-day, full-day, week-long, or community organizations.
Extended School Year services are provided to qualifying students during Summer Academy, as mandated in their Individualized Education Plans. Enrichment opportunities with community partners are built into programming.
Bridge programs are offered to assist in the transition of students to high school and sixth grade. Twenty-two high schools will offer freshman bridge. Eight schools will offer middle school bridge. |
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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Expenditures of $6.2 million are projected, with $3.2 million from extension funds for elementary and $3.0 million from board funds for both high school and extended school year. The cost is split between FY24 and FY25 budgets. |
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Implementation and Assessment Plan: |
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Upon approval, Administration will begin preparing for implementation in the summer of 2025. All summer programs are contingent upon funding, enrollment, and facilities and maintenance building modification projects. Changes necessitated by these contingencies will be reported to the Board. |
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Recommendation
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The Administration recommends that the Board approve the 2025 MPS Summer Academy Plan. |
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Approvals:
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Natalie Anderson - Manager II |
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Signed By: |
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John Hill, Ph.D. - Director |
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Jennifer Mims Howell - Chief Academic Officer |
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Signed By: |
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Eduardo Galvan - Interim Superintendent |
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