Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 7/25/2019 - 6:30 PM
Category: Regular Items of Business
Type: Info
Subject: 15. Notification, with Possible Action, of a Partial Relocation of Several Grades from Hmong American Peace Academy, Ltd., for Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA)
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 HAPA Notice of Partial Relocation 5.31.19
File Attachment:
HAPA Notice of Partial Relocation 5.31.19.pdf
Background: Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) was established as a non-instrumentality charter school beginning with the 2004-2005 school year. HAPA’s current contract provides for service for 1,820 FTE pupils in the2019-20 school year, 1,900 FTE pupils in the 2020-21 school year, 1,960 FTE pupils in the 2021-22 school year, and 2,010 FTE pupils in the 2022-23 school year. HAPA currently has two campuses -- HAPA main campus, located at 4601 N. 84th St., which serves grades 3 through 12, and HAPA Happy Hill, located at 7171 W. Brown Deer Rd., which serves grades K4 through 2.

HAPA’s mission is to provide students with rigorous academics, character development, and Hmong cultural values, preparing them to excel in college, universities, and careers. HAPA envisions that students will enjoy college and career success, value Hmong culture and heritage, and exhibit responsible and peaceful leadership in local and global communities

On May 31, 2019, MPS received notification from HAPA indicating that HAPA is seeking to partially relocate several grades from HAPA’s primary campus located at 4601 North 84th Street to a supporting campus located 8200 W. Denver Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53223. HAPA’s correspondence providing notice of this relocation is attached to this item.
Fiscal Impact Statement: This item does not authorize expenditures.
Implementation and Assessment Plan
Recommendation:
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Bridget Schock - Partnership School Supervisor I
Signed By:
Lynn Ruhl - Director of Financial Planning and Budget
Signed By:
Marla Bronaugh - Chief Communications and School Performance Officer
Signed By:
Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent