MPS Budget Approved as New Report Cites Concerns over Financial Future of District

MPS budget approved as new report cites concerns over financial future of district

On Thursday the Board of School Directors for Milwaukee Public Schools voted to approve a $1.59 billion budget for 2027.   The budget passed with a vote of 8-1, with only Board Director Mimi Reza voting against.  Met with controversy since being proposed in early May, the budget included the elimination of 260 positions, including 70 central office employees and 60 assistant principals. Cuts to equity and other programs were also approved.  Also…

Wisconsin Policy Forum warns of future gaps after MPS budget approval

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors approved the district’s $1.5 billion 2027 budget Thursday night in an 8-1 vote, advancing a spending plan that addresses immediate financial problems but leaves significant long-term challenges unresolved. The budget passed despite opposition from some parents and staff members who attended the meeting holding signs reading “Fully fund our […]