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Meeting Date:
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3/22/2018 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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Report of the Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation
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Action
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Subject:
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3. Report with Possible Action on Vincent Accelerated Academy
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement
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Attachments
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Vincent Accelerated Academy Update Chart
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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On February 23, 2017, the Milwaukee School Board of Directors approved the opening of Vincent Accelerated Academy, located within the Vincent High School building. Vincent Accelerated is an alternative school that services up to 100 students who were formerly enrolled at Vincent High School. Vincent Accelerated Academy implements the Competency-Based Curriculum to provide students a personalized pathway toward graduation.
As part of the action, the Milwaukee School Board of Directors requested quarterly reports on the progress of Vincent Accelerated Academy. The first report was presented to the Board on November 30, 2017. This report provides an update of the school’s current progress since that meeting and includes next steps.
Student enrollment has increased from 90 to 101, but the attendance rate has decreased slightly, from 55.5 percent to 53.3 percent. The academy suspension rate is down to 25.6 percent from 27.6 percent-–a decrease of 2 percent. Course completion has shown an increase from 65 to 215, and the number of students on track to graduate in May has increased to 18 from 12 in November.
Next steps for Vincent Accelerated Academy include:
- Continue implementing the attendance plan;
- Continue to collaborate with the leader of South Accelerated Academy to share best practices and challenges;
- Having the PBIS coach and Operations Manager continue to work with the leadership on climate and culture; and
- Continue to pursue more professional development on project-based learning.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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N/A
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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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