ALBA is a public charter school, which is different from a traditional public school.
Charter Schools
A significant difference is that charter schools are exempt from following most rules in Wisconsin Statutes, Chapters 115–121. This means they gain more freedom, but they must still adhere to any laws or agreements outlined in their charter. They must also meet higher standards of accountability.
MPS has two types of charter schools:
- ALBA is an instrumentality charter school, which means we are staffed by MPS employees in a building that is owned or leased by MPS.
- Non-instrumentality charter schools are staffed by non-MPS employees in buildings that are owned or leased by the school.
Charter Documents
- ALBA School Proposed Memorandum of Understanding
- MPS/ALBA Charter Contract
- Appendix A: Educational Program
- Appendix B: MPS Policies and Requirements
- Appendix C: Charter School Assessment Calendar
- Appendix D: Articles of Incorporation
- Appendix E: Charter School Bylaws
- Appendix F: 2025–26 Budget (as of 6/25/25)
- Appendix G: Charter School Budget Format
- Appendix H: School Parent/Student Handbook
Governance
School Governance Board (SGB)
ALBA’s School Governance Board meets at least six times a year and includes both parents and community members. They work together to make sure ALBA provides a nurturing and high-quality learning environment for all students. The Board works on school finances, policy, and strategy. This helps improve ALBA students’ educational outcomes.
Board Members
- John Eggebrecht, Interim Board President
- Anita Alanis, Board Vice President
- Elizabeth Montes, Board Secretary
- Benedith Cortes
- Henry Leonard
- Julie Dolinky
- Cassandra Morales
Upcoming Board Meetings
All meetings will be held at 3:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 19, 2025- Approved Minutes
- Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Agenda
- Wednesday, October 29, 2025
- Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Wednesday, March 25, 2026
- Wednesday, April 29, 2026
- Wednesday, May 27, 2026