1. Question: Name of the person who is seeking to establish the charter schools.

Response: Dr. Cheryl Wilhoyte

2. Question: Name of the person who will be in charge of the charter school and the manner in which administrative services will be provided.

Response: Dr. Offie Hobbs

3. Question: A description of the educational program of the school

Response: The mission of Madison Middle School 2000 (MMS 2000) is to provide opportunities for all students to acquire knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary for productive participation in an evolving technological society. The philosophy of MMS 2000 focuses on three major strands; multicultural/multiethnic curriculum, completed integrated thematic instruction, and technology.

The school is committed to addressing new ways in which teaching and learning occur. It is dedicated to helping all students experience educational success. MMS 2000 is a school of choice, open to students grades six through eight. The school is interested in establishing partnerships with the university, parents, social services, and businesses in the community.

4. Question: The methods the school will use to enable pupils to attain the state educational goals

Response: Curriculum, Instruction and Technology (see strategies 2-4)

5. Question: The method by which pupil progress in attaining the state educational goals will be measured

Response: An assessment system based on individual student progress (see strategy 1)

6. Question: The governance structure of the school including the method to be followed by the school to ensure parental involvement

Response: Organization and Leadership/Management (see strategies 5 and 7)

7. Question: The qualification that must be met by the individuals to be employed in the school subject to subchapter…

Response: DPI AND/OR BOE Policy

8. Question: The procedures the school will follow to ensure the health and safety of the pupils

Response: Policies for student discipline, safety and visitations along with standard operating Procedures. (see strategy 9)

9. Question: The means by which the school will achieve a racial and ethnic balance among its pupils this is reflective of the school district population

Response: The student body at MMS 2000 is selected on an annual basis according to the following criteria:

1. Gender - 40 males and 40 females
2. Racial - 60% majority students - 40% minority students
3. Academic ability - a mixture of TAG students, students working at grade level and students identified as learning disabled will comprise the total population.
4. Economic - 20% of the students in each class will qualify for free and reduced lunch

10. Question: The requirements for admission

Response: Completion of parent and student application forms and teacher reference form.

11. Question: The manner in which annual audits of the financial and programmatic operations of the school will be performed

Response: Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education Policy

12. Question: The procedures for disciplining pupils

Response: Board Policy Student Policy and Discipline Plan and MMS 2000 Student handbook

13. Question: The public school alternative for pupils

Response: Velma Hamilton Middle School or Cherokee Middle School

14. Question: A description of the school facilities and the types and limits of the liability insurance the school will carry

Response: Board of Education Policy

15. Question: The effect of the establishment of the charter school on the liability of the school district

Response: None