Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/26/2017 - 6:30 PM
Category: Report of the Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation
Type: Action
Subject: 2. Action on a Request to Approve an Amendment to the Non-Instrumentality Charter School Contract with Carmen High School of Science and Technology, Inc.
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 3
Effective and Efficient Operations
Policy: Admin Policy 9.12 - Charter Schools
Attachments 1. Carmen High School of Science and Technology, Inc. Non-instrumentality Charter School Contract
2. Carmen High School of Science and Technology, Inc. Non-instrumentality Charter School Redline Contract
File Attachment:
Carmen Contract.pdf
Redline Carmen Contract.pdf
Background: Carmen High School of Science and Technology was established as a non-instrumentality charter school beginning with the 2007-2008 school year. Carmen High School of Science of Technology School, Inc. operates Carmen High School of Science and Technology, South, located at 1712 South 32nd Street, Carmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology, Northwest, located at 5496 North 72nd Street, and Carmen High School of Science and Technology, Southeast, located at 2500 West Oklahoma Avenue. Carmen Middle School of Science and Technology, Inc., South, is scheduled to open beginning with the 2018-2019 school year.

Carmen’s mission is to graduate all students as critical thinkers and self-directed learners who are prepared for success in college, meaningful careers, community involvement and family life. Carmen emphasizes a strong foundation in literacy and math, student proficiency in science and technology, character development, and life skills.

On October 6, 2017, the Department of Contracted School Services received written notification from Carmen’s representatives requesting an update to their contract identifying the location for Carmen Middle School of Science and Technology, South, for the 2018-2019 school year.

The Administration recommends that the Board approve the attached revised Non-instrumentality Charter School Contract with Carmen High School of Science and Technology Inc. with the following modification:
a. the location of Carmen Middle School of Science and Technology, Inc., South, shall be 1236 South Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI 53215.
Fiscal Impact Statement: This item does not authorize expenditures.
Implementation and Assessment Plan Upon approval and execution, a copy of the amended Non-Instrumentality Charter School Contract with Carmen High School of Science and Technology, Inc. will be forwarded to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Recommendation: Your Committee recommends that the Board approve the attached amended Non-instrumentality Charter School Contract with Carmen High School of Science and Technology, Inc.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Jacqueline M. Mann, Ph.D. - Board Clerk/Chief Officer