The City of Milwaukee's Charter School Review Committee convened on August 27, 2025, to discuss significant compliance issues regarding the Central City Cyber School. The primary focus of the meeting was the potential termination of the school's charter contract due to ongoing noncompliance with contractual obligations and state requirements.
Committee members expressed concerns about the school's failure to respond to requests for information and its lack of a submitted dissolution plan. Despite the school's apparent nonfunctionality, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) maintains that the school still exists as an entity, complicating the situation further. DPI's records indicate that Central City Cyber School is listed as an independent charter school for the upcoming school year, which raises questions about accountability and oversight.
During the meeting, committee members discussed the necessity of recommending to the Common Council that the charter contract be terminated. They emphasized that the school had not taken advantage of the resources available to them, which were funded through a percentage of their charter school grant. The committee reiterated its willingness to assist the school in meeting DPI's requirements, despite the lack of communication from the school's board.
The discussion culminated in a consensus among committee members to move forward with a formal recommendation for termination, citing the school's repeated failures to comply with contractual obligations and the absence of representation from the school's board during the meeting. The committee's decision reflects a commitment to uphold standards and ensure accountability within the charter school system in Milwaukee.