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Ann Arbor Public Schools

January 01, 1970

Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) serves the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan and parts of eight surrounding townships covering 125 square miles (320 km2). The district operates 20 elementary schools, 2 K-8 schools, 6 middle schools, 4 comprehensive high schools, 1 alternative high school, 3 preschools and 1 adult education program; the district maintains 640 acres (2.6 km2) of real estate and 3,300,000 square feet (310,000 m2) of building space. The Ann Arbor Public Schools is the 8th largest school district among 555 districts in Michigan. The district is one of the best in Michigan, and it has a statewide reputation for academic excellence.[6][failed verification]

Ann Arbor Public Schools
Community High School in downtown Ann Arbor
Address
2555 S. State Street
Ann Arbor
, Michigan, 48104
United States
District information
TypePublic
MottoLead. Care. Inspire.
GradesPrekindergarten–12
SuperintendentJazz Parks (Interim)[1]
Asst. superintendent(s)
  • Dawn Linden
  • Bernerd Rice
  • (3 positions open)
[3]
School board8 elected members
Chair of the boardRima Mohammad
Schools32[2]
Budget$299,577,000
(2019–20)[2]
NCES District ID2602820[2]
Students and staff
Enrollment17,070 (2021–22)[2]
Teachers1,256.38 (FTE)[2]
Staff1,256 (as of 2015-16)[4]
Student–teacher ratio13.59[2]
Other information
Websitewww.a2schools.org

History edit

The district was founded in 1905 by Geoff McEggson.[7]

In 2013, the voters approved maintaining the 1 mill sinking fund tax.[8] This rate had been levied since 2002.[9]

As of April 2015, the district's overall millage was 2.45 mills. It was scheduled to decrease, but the ballot for the May 5 election included an extension to the millage. District officials stated they would use the millage to pay for transportation and infrastructure upgrades, worth a total of $33 million.[10]

In 2015, Washtenaw County Circuit Judge Carol Kuhnke ruled that the Ann Arbor district can continue banning guns on its campus properties.[11]

In 2019, the district put up an election for a school bond worth $1 billion, the largest amount in the state post-1994 if passed, with the district's tax rate now being 4.1 mills, an increase by 1.65. Voters approved the measure on November 5.[12]

In July of 2023, local media began reporting that a school aide had assaulted a 7-year-old student on an AAPS school bus. The aide was convicted of child abuse, but a lawsuit from the family alleged that the school covered up the abuse.[13][14][15] By September, superintendant Jeanice Swift had resigned, and in October iterim superintendent Jazz Parks was appointed by the Ann Arbor Board of Education.[16][17]

Demographics edit

As of 2015 the district had 16,815 students. As of that year, there are about 64 languages and 85 countries of origin represented in the student body.[7]

Schools edit

Elementary schools edit

  • Abbot Elementary School
  • Allen Elementary School
  • Angell Elementary School
  • Bach Elementary School
  • Bryant Elementary School
  • Burns Park Elementary School
  • Carpenter Elementary School
  • Dicken Elementary School
  • Eberwhite Elementary School
  • Haisley Elementary School
  • King Elementary School
  • Lakewood Elementary School
  • Lawton Elementary School
  • Logan Elementary School
  • Mitchell Elementary School
  • Pattengill Elementary School
  • Pittsfield Elementary School
  • Thurston Elementary School
  • Wines Elementary School

Middle schools edit

  • Clague Middle School
  • Forsythe Middle School
  • Scarlett Middle School
  • Slauson Middle School
  • Tappan Middle School
  • Ann Arbor Open School

High schools edit

Other schools edit

  • A2 STEAM (Previously Northside Elementary) (K-8)
  • Ann Arbor Open School (K-8)
  • Ann Arbor Preschool and Family Center

Awards edit

  • 2006: named to "Best 100 Communities for Music Education in America" list by AMC Music[18]
  • 2013: Sunny Award for website informational transparency[19]

Controversies edit

Despite being ranked as having some of the best schools in America, AAPS has not been without controversy.[20]

Racial hostility civil rights complaint edit

In 2020, a black student at Pioneer High School filed a complaint with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights alleging racism in Ann Arbor schools.[21][22] The filing came after an earlier petition from the school's Black Student Union requesting the teacher's dismissal.[23] In October, a local group protested in front of the school demanding action against the teacher. The school system hired its own attorney to perform an independent investigation of the allegations.[24] The next year, a parent filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against AAPS, claiming they withheld documents that would provide evidence of racial discrimination at the high school and uncover the teacher's history of racial antagonism.[25][26]

Student abuse cover up scandal edit

In December 2021, an aide on a special needs bus to Carpenter Elementary in Pittsfield assaulted a 7 year old autistic child. In 2023, a lawsuit alleged that AAPS had covered up the incident.[13][14][15] By August, there were calls for the school system's superintendent Jeanice Swift to resign.[27][28] In a special meeting 2023, the Ann Arbor Board of Education voted 4-3 to approve a pre-termination letter. At the same meeting, the school board voted to approve the school system's attorneys entering into negotiations with Swift about a separation agreement.[29][30][31] In September, Swift resigned, and in October she was replaced with interim superintendent Jazz Parks.[16][1]

Gaza ceasefire resolution edit

On January 18, 2024 Ann Arbor Public Schools approved a resolution that called for a ceasefire in Israel's war on Gaza, while also "encouraging its teacher to discuss the conflict" in classrooms. The approval came after 120 people gave commentary both in support, and opposition, of the resolution.[32]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Slagter, Martin (October 12, 2023). "Longtime administrator appointed as Ann Arbor Public Schools interim superintendent". mlive. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Ann Arbor Public Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  3. ^ . www.a2schools.org. Archived from the original on January 7, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  4. ^ Ann Arbor Public Schools Annual Reports to the Board, Staffing Report 2015-1016, by Janice Swift, 28 October 2015, http://www.a2schools.org/domain/2663
  5. ^ . www.a2schools.org. Archived from the original on January 7, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  6. ^ "See how Washtenaw County schools rank in state's top-to-bottom list". mlive. January 24, 2017. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  7. ^ a b "Enrolling." Ann Arbor Public Schools. Retrieved on July 6, 2015.
  8. ^ Biolchini, Amy. "Ann Arbor schools millage passes with strong voter support." MLive. November 5, 2013. Retrieved on July 6, 2015.
  9. ^ Biolchini, Amy. "On the ballot: Ann Arbor schools seeks to continue tax for property upkeep." MLive. November 5, 2013. Retrieved on July 6, 2015.
  10. ^ Knake, Lindsay. "If Ann Arbor voters say yes, what will $33M bond issue do for schools?" (). Mlive. April 23, 2015. Retrieved on July 5, 2015.
  11. ^ Higgins, Lori. "Judge rules Ann Arbor school district can ban guns" (). Detroit Free Press. September 23, 2015. Retrieved on October 20, 2015.
  12. ^ Slagter, Martin (November 5, 2019). "Ann Arbor school district voters OK $1 billion bond, largest in Michigan since 1994". MLive. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  13. ^ a b Baldas, Tresa (July 27, 2023). "'Help! Help!': How Ann Arbor schools allegedly covered up autistic boy's bus assault". Detroit Free Press. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  14. ^ a b . Damn Arbor. August 3, 2023. Archived from the original on September 23, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  15. ^ a b Slagter, Martin (July 31, 2023). . MLive.com. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  16. ^ a b Lin, Joey (September 14, 2023). "AAPS superintendent Jeanice Swift resigns after 10 years". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  17. ^ "Ann Arbor school board unanimously approves new interim superintendent". WEMU-FM. October 12, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  18. ^ . American Music Conference. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved May 9, 2009.
  19. ^ "ANN ARBOR: Sunshine Review salutes city's informational transparency". Ann Arbor Journal. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
  20. ^ Bruckner, Meredith (May 4, 2022). "Ann Arbor ranked No. 4 city with best public schools in US". WDIV. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  21. ^ Slagter, Martin (August 24, 2020). . MLive.com. Archived from the original on September 29, 2022. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  22. ^ "Civil rights complaint brought against Ann Arbor Pioneer High School". Michigan Radio. August 24, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  23. ^ Slagter, Martin (February 20, 2020). . MLive.com. Archived from the original on June 24, 2022. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  24. ^ Yu, Ann (August 25, 2020). "Black Students Matter protest demands action from Pioneer High School". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  25. ^ Hodder, Hannah Mackay, Paige (November 30, 2021). "Parent files FOIA lawsuit against Ann Arbor Public Schools, claims racial discrimination". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved January 7, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  26. ^ Staff, Ann Arbor Family (March 19, 2021). "Parents Push for Public Release of Pioneer High Racial Climate Investigation - Ann Arbor Family". Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  27. ^ Parlette, Sarah (August 10, 2023). "Ann Arbor Schools Board of Education moves to oust superintendent". WDIV. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  28. ^ . Google Docs. August 5, 2023. Archived from the original on September 21, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  29. ^ Slagter, Martin (August 8, 2023). . MLive.com. Archived from the original on September 20, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  30. ^ . Ann Arbor Public Schools. 2023. Archived from the original on December 1, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  31. ^ . go.boarddocs.com. Archived from the original on January 7, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  32. ^ "Ann Arbor Public Schools approves Mideast cease-fire resolution that had stoked controversy". AP News. January 17, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2024.

External links edit

 
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This article has multiple issues Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page Learn how and when to remove these template messages This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Ann Arbor Public Schools news newspapers books scholar JSTOR May 2009 Learn how and when to remove this message This article needs to be updated Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information March 2013 Learn how and when to remove this message Ann Arbor Public Schools AAPS serves the city of Ann Arbor Michigan and parts of eight surrounding townships covering 125 square miles 320 km2 The district operates 20 elementary schools 2 K 8 schools 6 middle schools 4 comprehensive high schools 1 alternative high school 3 preschools and 1 adult education program the district maintains 640 acres 2 6 km2 of real estate and 3 300 000 square feet 310 000 m2 of building space The Ann Arbor Public Schools is the 8th largest school district among 555 districts in Michigan The district is one of the best in Michigan and it has a statewide reputation for academic excellence 6 failed verification Ann Arbor Public SchoolsCommunity High School in downtown Ann ArborAddress2555 S State Street Ann Arbor Michigan 48104 United StatesDistrict informationTypePublicMottoLead Care Inspire GradesPrekindergarten 12SuperintendentJazz Parks Interim 1 Asst superintendent s Dawn Linden Bernerd Rice 3 positions open 3 School board8 elected membersChair of the boardRima MohammadSchools32 2 Budget 299 577 000 2019 20 2 NCES District ID2602820 2 Students and staffEnrollment17 070 2021 22 2 Teachers1 256 38 FTE 2 Staff1 256 as of 2015 16 4 Student teacher ratio13 59 2 Other informationWebsitewww wbr a2schools wbr org Contents 1 History 2 Demographics 3 Schools 3 1 Elementary schools 3 2 Middle schools 3 3 High schools 3 4 Other schools 4 Awards 5 Controversies 5 1 Racial hostility civil rights complaint 5 2 Student abuse cover up scandal 5 3 Gaza ceasefire resolution 6 References 7 External linksHistory editThe district was founded in 1905 by Geoff McEggson 7 In 2013 the voters approved maintaining the 1 mill sinking fund tax 8 This rate had been levied since 2002 9 As of April 2015 the district s overall millage was 2 45 mills It was scheduled to decrease but the ballot for the May 5 election included an extension to the millage District officials stated they would use the millage to pay for transportation and infrastructure upgrades worth a total of 33 million 10 In 2015 Washtenaw County Circuit Judge Carol Kuhnke ruled that the Ann Arbor district can continue banning guns on its campus properties 11 In 2019 the district put up an election for a school bond worth 1 billion the largest amount in the state post 1994 if passed with the district s tax rate now being 4 1 mills an increase by 1 65 Voters approved the measure on November 5 12 In July of 2023 local media began reporting that a school aide had assaulted a 7 year old student on an AAPS school bus The aide was convicted of child abuse but a lawsuit from the family alleged that the school covered up the abuse 13 14 15 By September superintendant Jeanice Swift had resigned and in October iterim superintendent Jazz Parks was appointed by the Ann Arbor Board of Education 16 17 Demographics editAs of 2015 the district had 16 815 students As of that year there are about 64 languages and 85 countries of origin represented in the student body 7 Schools editElementary schools edit Abbot Elementary School Allen Elementary School Angell Elementary School Bach Elementary School Bryant Elementary School Burns Park Elementary School Carpenter Elementary School Dicken Elementary School Eberwhite Elementary School Haisley Elementary School King Elementary School Lakewood Elementary School Lawton Elementary School Logan Elementary School Mitchell Elementary School Pattengill Elementary School Pittsfield Elementary School Thurston Elementary School Wines Elementary School Middle schools edit Clague Middle School Forsythe Middle School Scarlett Middle School Slauson Middle School Tappan Middle School Ann Arbor Open School High schools edit Huron High School Pioneer High School Skyline High School Pathways to Success academic campus Community High School Other schools edit A2 STEAM Previously Northside Elementary K 8 Ann Arbor Open School K 8 Ann Arbor Preschool and Family CenterAwards edit2006 named to Best 100 Communities for Music Education in America list by AMC Music 18 2013 Sunny Award for website informational transparency 19 Controversies editDespite being ranked as having some of the best schools in America AAPS has not been without controversy 20 Racial hostility civil rights complaint edit In 2020 a black student at Pioneer High School filed a complaint with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights alleging racism in Ann Arbor schools 21 22 The filing came after an earlier petition from the school s Black Student Union requesting the teacher s dismissal 23 In October a local group protested in front of the school demanding action against the teacher The school system hired its own attorney to perform an independent investigation of the allegations 24 The next year a parent filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against AAPS claiming they withheld documents that would provide evidence of racial discrimination at the high school and uncover the teacher s history of racial antagonism 25 26 Student abuse cover up scandal edit In December 2021 an aide on a special needs bus to Carpenter Elementary in Pittsfield assaulted a 7 year old autistic child In 2023 a lawsuit alleged that AAPS had covered up the incident 13 14 15 By August there were calls for the school system s superintendent Jeanice Swift to resign 27 28 In a special meeting 2023 the Ann Arbor Board of Education voted 4 3 to approve a pre termination letter At the same meeting the school board voted to approve the school system s attorneys entering into negotiations with Swift about a separation agreement 29 30 31 In September Swift resigned and in October she was replaced with interim superintendent Jazz Parks 16 1 Gaza ceasefire resolution edit On January 18 2024 Ann Arbor Public Schools approved a resolution that called for a ceasefire in Israel s war on Gaza while also encouraging its teacher to discuss the conflict in classrooms The approval came after 120 people gave commentary both in support and opposition of the resolution 32 References edit a b Slagter Martin October 12 2023 Longtime administrator appointed as Ann Arbor Public Schools interim superintendent mlive Retrieved January 7 2024 a b c d e f Search for Public School Districts District Detail for Ann Arbor Public Schools National Center for Education Statistics Institute of Education Sciences Retrieved October 30 2023 Welcome Superintendent s Office www a2schools org Archived from the original on January 7 2024 Retrieved January 7 2024 Ann Arbor Public Schools Annual Reports to the Board Staffing Report 2015 1016 by Janice Swift 28 October 2015 http www a2schools org domain 2663 Board of Education BOE Home www a2schools org Archived from the original on January 7 2024 Retrieved January 7 2024 See how Washtenaw County schools rank in state s top to bottom list mlive January 24 2017 Retrieved March 15 2020 a b Enrolling Ann Arbor Public Schools Retrieved on July 6 2015 Biolchini Amy Ann Arbor schools millage passes with strong voter support MLive November 5 2013 Retrieved on July 6 2015 Biolchini Amy On the ballot Ann Arbor schools seeks to continue tax for property upkeep MLive November 5 2013 Retrieved on July 6 2015 Knake Lindsay If Ann Arbor voters say yes what will 33M bond issue do for schools Archive Mlive April 23 2015 Retrieved on July 5 2015 Higgins Lori Judge rules Ann Arbor school district can ban guns Archive Detroit Free Press September 23 2015 Retrieved on October 20 2015 Slagter Martin November 5 2019 Ann Arbor school district voters OK 1 billion bond largest in Michigan since 1994 MLive Retrieved April 5 2020 a b Baldas Tresa July 27 2023 Help Help How Ann Arbor schools allegedly covered up autistic boy s bus assault Detroit Free Press Archived from the original on July 27 2023 Retrieved January 7 2024 a b Letter to the Editor A Tragedy at Ann Arbor Public Schools and a Call for Accountability Damn Arbor August 3 2023 Archived from the original on September 23 2023 Retrieved January 7 2024 a b Slagter Martin July 31 2023 Autistic boy s assault on Ann Arbor school bus wasn t reported to parent for 5 weeks lawsuit alleges MLive com Archived from the original on October 4 2023 Retrieved January 7 2024 a b Lin Joey September 14 2023 AAPS superintendent Jeanice Swift resigns after 10 years The Michigan Daily Retrieved January 7 2024 Ann Arbor school board unanimously approves new interim superintendent WEMU FM October 12 2023 Retrieved January 7 2024 The 2006 Best 100 Communities for Music Education Roster American Music Conference Archived from the original on September 28 2007 Retrieved May 9 2009 ANN ARBOR Sunshine Review salutes city s informational transparency Ann Arbor Journal Retrieved May 14 2013 Bruckner Meredith May 4 2022 Ann Arbor ranked No 4 city with best public schools in US WDIV Retrieved January 7 2024 Slagter Martin August 24 2020 Black student alleges racially hostile environment at Ann Arbor high school in civil rights complaint MLive com Archived from the original on September 29 2022 Retrieved January 7 2024 Civil rights complaint brought against Ann Arbor Pioneer High School Michigan Radio August 24 2020 Retrieved January 7 2024 Slagter Martin February 20 2020 Students raise issue with Pioneer High School teacher who grabbed student s arm MLive com Archived from the original on June 24 2022 Retrieved January 7 2024 Yu Ann August 25 2020 Black Students Matter protest demands action from Pioneer High School The Michigan Daily Retrieved January 7 2024 Hodder Hannah Mackay Paige November 30 2021 Parent files FOIA lawsuit against Ann Arbor Public Schools claims racial discrimination The Michigan Daily Retrieved January 7 2024 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint multiple names authors list link Staff Ann Arbor Family March 19 2021 Parents Push for Public Release of Pioneer High Racial Climate Investigation Ann Arbor Family Retrieved January 7 2024 Parlette Sarah August 10 2023 Ann Arbor Schools Board of Education moves to oust superintendent WDIV Retrieved January 7 2024 Letter to Dr Swift Google Docs August 5 2023 Archived from the original on September 21 2023 Retrieved January 7 2024 Slagter Martin August 8 2023 School board approves 2 options toward removing Ann Arbor superintendent MLive com Archived from the original on September 20 2023 Retrieved January 7 2024 Board of Education Board Calendar Ann Arbor Public Schools 2023 Archived from the original on December 1 2023 Retrieved January 7 2024 BoardDocs Meeting 7 00 PM Special Meeting Earhart Building 3700 Earhart Road Ann Arbor Wed Aug 30 2023 go boarddocs com Archived from the original on January 7 2024 Retrieved January 7 2024 Ann Arbor Public Schools approves Mideast cease fire resolution that had stoked controversy AP News January 17 2024 Retrieved April 26 2024 External links edit nbsp Michigan portal nbsp Schools portal nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ann Arbor Public Schools Official website Ann Arbor Schools Mlive Stories about AAPS Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ann Arbor Public Schools amp oldid 1220930980 Middle schools, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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