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Committee approves agreement with MATC for at‑risk students
Summary
The board committee approved a one‑year agreement with Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Emerging Scholars Program, continuing a long‑standing partnership to provide credit recovery and college exposure for students at risk of not graduating under Wisconsin law (section 118.15).
The Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation approved a one‑year agreement with Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) to continue the Emerging Scholars Program for students defined as at risk under Wisconsin Statutes section 118.15.
Interim Superintendent Eduardo Galvan and Bridget Schock Anderson, director of contracted school services, described the partnership as a 25‑year collaboration that offers a full‑day program allowing students to earn credits toward high‑school graduation while experiencing MATC programs and supports.
Director Gokul Gandhi, who previously worked with students at Raleigh Tech High School, spoke in favor of the partnership and moved approval. The committee voted unanimously (five ayes) to approve the agreement.
Why it matters The MATC Emerging Scholars Program provides alternative pathways for students at risk of not graduating to earn credits and access college‑level supports, aligning with state statute provisions for at‑risk programming. Administration indicated the item is a standard annual agreement and the district will continue monitoring student outcomes under the partnership.
Vote Motion: approve agreement with Milwaukee Area Technical College for at‑risk students (per Wisconsin Statutes section 118.15) for the 2025‑26 school year. Mover: Director Gokul Gandhi. Vote: Ferguson (Aye), Gandhi (Aye), Leonard (Aye), O’Halloran (Aye), Chair Simpson (Aye). Outcome: approved.
