{"id":33,"date":"2017-09-21T15:40:25","date_gmt":"2017-09-21T15:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/school\/mhsa\/?page_id=33"},"modified":"2025-11-03T17:19:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T17:19:30","slug":"families","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mps.school\/mhsa\/families\/","title":{"rendered":"Families"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;page-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>At Milwaukee High School of the Arts (MHSA), our families are essential to student success.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>District Advisory Council (DAC)<\/h2>\n<p>Families can stay informed and share ideas about the district\u2019s Title I programs and priorities during monthly meetings of the District Advisory Council. Each school sends two delegates to meetings; alternates may attend as well.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in representing MHSA at DAC meetings, please contact our parent coordinator at harrisre@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.<\/p>\n<h2>Parent Coordinator<\/h2>\n<p>This role is designed to help parents and guardians find information about our school and MPS. The MHSA parent coordinator is:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rayesha Harris<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"mailto:harrisre@milwaukee.k12.wi.us\">harrisre@milwaukee.k12.wi.us<\/a><br \/>(414) 934-7012<\/p>\n<h2>School Engagement Council (SEC)<\/h2>\n<p>School spirit and student enrichment are on the agenda for Parent Teacher Associations and Organizations districtwide. School policies, procedures, and student well-being are the work of School Engagement Councils, established in Milwaukee Public Schools in 1997.<\/p>\n<p>The MHSA School Engagement Council brings together families, staff, students (when appropriate), and community members to support and inform shared leadership that can lead to increased student achievement.<\/p>\n<p>Members of the council:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Analyze school climate, performance, and budgetary issues.<\/li>\n<li>Advise school faculty and administration on matters affecting curriculum, student performance, and overall student well-being.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can participate in our School Engagement Council as a voting member or guest. Email our parent coordinator or principal to suggest agenda topics for an upcoming meeting.<\/p>\n<h3>SEC Meeting Dates<\/h3>\n<p>To see upcoming meeting dates along with information on how to join the meeting virutally, check out our <a href=\"..\/calendar\/\">calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>SEC Meeting Agendas\/Minutes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1A6Vy2w5Z9lydsDHTTdclOreT7siYBWX5?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2025\u201326 SEC Agendas\/Minutes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1K5SsZWdepQcgrEpBRlwFdJgBvF0gxjj9?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2024\u201325 SEC Agendas\/Minutes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1rD0sTyaZan6uYh-LRWrRiP1nz4m-F0kW?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2023\u201324 SEC Agendas\/Minutes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Milwaukee High School of the Arts (MHSA), our families are essential to student success.District Advisory Council (DAC) Families can stay informed and share ideas about the district\u2019s Title I programs and priorities during monthly meetings of the District Advisory Council. Each school sends two delegates to meetings; alternates may attend as well. If you [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<h2>Parent Coordinator<\/h2>\r\nRayesha Harris\r\n414-934-7012\r\n<a href=\"mailto:harrisre@milwaukee.k12.wi.us\">harrisre@milwaukee.k12.wi.us<\/a>\r\n<h2>School Engagement Council (SEC)<\/h2>\r\nThe purpose of school governance councils is to provide a forum for parents, teachers, community members, students, and principals to work together in providing continued analysis and improvement of public school policies, educational plan goals, and general student well-being. The council shall also be a clearinghouse for information collected from outside organizations, including student groups, parent-teacher groups, teacher associations, etc. The council\u2019s decision-making authority is advisory with respect to all duties, powers, and responsibilities, with the sole exception of the council\u2019s authority and responsibility to submit a cover letter setting forth its agreement or disagreement with the school\u2019s annual budget and the school\u2019s annual educational plan.\r\n\r\nSpecific advisory responsibilities assigned to councils include:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Periodic review and assessment of the annual school educational plan.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Annual review of the school\u2019s budget.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Periodic review and assessment of school performance including, but not limited to, student achievement, parental involvement, dress-code expectations, character and value building, behavioral concerns, scheduling procedures, building maintenance, and suspension\/disciplinary procedures.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Participation in the process of interviewing and recommending principal appointments to the Superintendent in a manner consistent with Board Administrative Policy 6.23.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<strong>MHSA School Engagement Council (SEC)<\/strong>\r\n\r\nMHSA School Engagement Council\r\nWednesday, April 16 \u00b7 5:30 \u2013 6:30pm\r\nTime zone: America\/Chicago\r\nGoogle Meet joining info\r\nVideo call link: https:\/\/meet.google.com\/hkp-hpnq-uuq\r\nOr dial: \u202a(US) +1 929-324-2766\u202c PIN: \u202a161 198 203\u202c#\r\nMore phone numbers: https:\/\/tel.meet\/hkp-hpnq-uuq?pin=3829247953260\r\n\r\n<strong>MHSA School Engagement Council Agenda\/Minutes\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1rD0sTyaZan6uYh-LRWrRiP1nz4m-F0kW?usp=drive_link\">2023-2024 School Year SEC Agendas and Minutes<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1K5SsZWdepQcgrEpBRlwFdJgBvF0gxjj9?usp=drive_link\">2024-2025 School Year SEC Agendas and Minutes<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1eJHYchOwK1ItUcrsH8KGDOqNsfOEncA9\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=106658064191361180746&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">September 2024 Sec Agenda and Minutes<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1TY6n7sBnBC00-dxcGy5sLn5U9_pkZTIu\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=106658064191361180746&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">October 2024 SEC Agenda and Minutes\u00a0<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1OomaLH9_2qh0p8TV4OR-irhgBwhWNBRA\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=106658064191361180746&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">December 2024 SEC Agenda and Minutes<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1hEJRX8s12zrDeR9yQkL2309Qv0mMU_xI\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=106658064191361180746&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">January 2025 SEC Agenda and Minutes<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/13_mkVJrQwnYqiVVCWN4n_RPbSQXGVqoV\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=106658064191361180746&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">March 2025 Agenda and Minutes<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1ggWkzLyc7aTgJZegf80e9JynHvNNazhb\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=106658064191361180746&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">April 2025 Agenda and Minutes<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>District Advisory Council (DAC)<\/h2>\r\nMilwaukee Public Schools established the <a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/en\/Families\/Family-Involvement\/Advisory-Committee.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DAC<\/a> to ensure that parents of all students have an opportunity to share their ideas about the needs of children, assist in the planning and operation of Title I programs for children, and participate in evaluating the success of Title I efforts. Today, the DAC is a diverse group of families committed to lending their voice on current issues faced by Milwaukee Public Schools.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in representing Milwaukee High School of the Arts at the DAC meetings, contact Ms. Harris at <a href=\"mailto:harrisre@milwaukee.k12.wi.us\">harrisre@milwaukee.k12.wi.us<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/schools.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/mhsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/DAC-Flyer-1.pdf\">DAC Flyer<\/a>","_et_gb_content_width":"","_mc_calendar":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-33","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/mhsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/33","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/mhsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/mhsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/mhsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/mhsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/mhsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/33\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/mhsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}