Milwaukee Public Schools

This document outlines the School Vision and long-term goals for William T. Sherman Multicultural Arts School. The primary focus is achieving K-3 student proficiency in reading and math by June 2027, driven by science-based early literacy instruction. Additionally, it aims to cultivate an equitable learning environment through mentoring to foster belonging and reduce behavior referrals. Key long-term goals include a 5% annual increase in math and English language arts state assessment scores, a 10% decrease in developing scores, maintaining high attendance rates, and a 10% reduction in behavior referrals for Black/African American students.

The board conducted an annual organizational meeting and several special and regular meetings, covering leadership elections for President and Vice-President, and appointments to various committees, including the Library Board, the Milwaukee Area Technical College Appointment Committee, and the Wisconsin Association of School Boards. Discussions included policies on student electronic communication devices, the Milwaukee Employer Accords agreement, and evaluations of student discipline plans. The board also addressed contract negotiations, legal claims against the district, the approval of school-based management plans, and requests for voluntary uniform dress codes. Furthermore, several budget-related approvals were made, including procurement of computer systems, fuel, and driver education equipment, along with the acceptance of various school donations.

The Board held its annual organizational meeting to elect a President and Vice-President, and to designate a Board Clerk. Appointments to the Library Board, Milwaukee Area Technical College Appointment Committee, and CESA #1 were deferred to a future meeting. Additionally, the Board reviewed unfinished business, set Board compensation levels, and received the appointment of student advisory representatives.

The Board of School Directors held an annual organizational meeting to elect a President, Vice-President, and designate a Board Clerk. They also made several committee appointments for the upcoming year, including representatives to the Library Board, the Milwaukee Area Technical College Appointment Committee, the Wisconsin Association of School Boards, and CESA #1. The meeting concluded with the consideration of unfinished business items and a review of proposed amendments to school safety policies regarding weapons and criminal offenses.

The board conducted its annual organizational meeting, electing a president and vice-president and appointing a representative to the Library Board. Subsequent special and regular meetings focused on the termination of a teacher for disciplinary reasons, the settlement of a Department of Industry, Labor, and Human Relations claim, and the approval of various labor contracts with the Administrators and Supervisors Council, the Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association, and District Council 48 AFSCME. Additionally, the board approved appointments for Community Superintendent positions and committee delegations, disallowed certain legal claims against the district, and reviewed recommendations related to the Milwaukee County Truancy Committee Report to update school attendance procedures.