Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 2/11/2021 - 5:30 PM
Category: ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Type: Info
Subject: 1. Action on a Request for Mutual Termination of the Non-Instrumentality Charter School Contract with Kathryn T. Daniels University Preparatory Academy to be Effective on the Last Regularly Scheduled Day of the 2020-2021 School Year
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 1
Academic Achievement
Goal 2
Student, Family and Community Engagement
Goal 3
Effective and Efficient Operations
Policy: Admin Policy 9.12 - Charter Schools
Attachments 1. KT Daniels Contract
2. KT Daniels Correspondence
File Attachment:
KT Daniels Correspondence.pdf
KT Daniels Contract.pdf
Background: 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 250 full-time-equivalent (FTE) pupils in grades K4 through 8. Kathryn T. Daniels is located at 4834 North Mother Daniels Way. KT Daniels received a one-year contract renewal in its previous renewal cycle.

On January 14, 2021, the Department of Contracted School Services received written communication from representatives of KT Daniels notifying MPS of KT Daniels request for mutual termination of the non-instrumentality charter school contract to be effective on the last regularly scheduled day of the 2020-2021 school year.
Fiscal Impact Statement: N/A
Implementation and Assessment Plan The Administration will assist families in finding new school placements for fall as needed.

The Administration will notify Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction of the expiration of the non-instrumentality charter school contract.
Recommendation: The Administration recommends that the Board approve the mutual termination of the non-instrumentality charter school contract with KT Daniels, effective on the last regularly scheduled day of the 2020-2021 school year.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Bridget Schock - Partnership School Supervisor I
Signed By:
Marla Bronaugh - Chief Communications and School Performance Officer
Signed By:
Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent