Milwaukee Board of School Directors

MPS Supporting Employees Receiving Excess Letters as Part of Non-Classroom Reductions

Board-Approved Reductions Provide $30 Million in Savings to Help Protect Classrooms and Close $46 Million Budget Gap

MPS Graduation Rate Grows to Highest Point in 15 Years

Sustained growth from 64% for the Class of 2021 to 72% for the Class of 2025

MPS Receives Final $8 Million Withheld by State, Submits 2024-25 Audit

District Marks Major Milestone in Improving Its Financial Reporting

MPS Buildings Cleared of Lead-Paint Risks after 10-Plus Months of Work

All Affected Schools Now Meet or Exceed Standards

MPS Mourns the Passing of Former Board President Mark Sain

District recognizes former board president's contribution to student development

School Board Approves Final MPS Budget

District's Portion of the Tax Levy Is Estimated to Go up by $8 per $100,000 of Assessed Value

2026 Wisconsin School Counselor of the Year Is Ana Báez of South Division HS

Surprise announcement was made October 21 during school assembly

Full MPS Leadership Team Is Now in Place

New Chiefs Are Leading HR, Partnership, Schools; New Academic Superintendents Are Based in Schools

MPS Clears Lead Risks from all Pre-1950 Elementary Buildings

District's Focus Now Shifts to Elementary Buildings Constructed Between 1950 and 1978

DPI Releases Another $17 Million in State Aid to MPS

Second Release in 2 Weeks Is Another Sign of Progress in Superintendent Cassellius’s Work to Improve Financial Reporting

WI Department of Public Instruction Releases $16M in State Aid to Milwaukee Public Schools

MPS Superintendent Cassellius Strengthening the District's Financial Reporting Functions

MPS Board of School Directors Passes FY26 Budget

$1.5 Billion Budget Prioritizes Academic Improvement, Family Engagement, and Addresses Chronic Absenteeism

MPS Class of 2025 is offered $113 million in scholarships, grants

1,056 Graduates Earned Scholarships and Grants, an MPS Record

Superintendent Announces Administrative Changes to MPS Central Office

New Structure Aims to Accelerate Academic Outcomes, Improve Operational Effectiveness and Accountability, and Make MPS an Employer of Choice

Statement from Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez on Lead Hazards in MPS Buildings

Board Approves Contract for New Superintendent

Dr. Brenda Cassellius’ first day with MPS will be March 15

Candidates for District 7 Milwaukee Board of School Directors to Participate in Forum Monday

School Resource Officers (SROs) Update

Board Authorizes Funding to Comply with SRO Order

New Poll: Milwaukee Voters Demand Urgent Reforms to Address MPS’ Continued Shortcomings

Voters are rejecting Superintendent Jill Underly and DPI’s excuses for failing to hold MPS accountable — and continue to support significant reforms to address the district’s academic and financial challenges

MBSD Superintendent Search Update

MBSD Holds Interviews for Superintendent

Milwaukee Board of School Directors Welcomes New Board Member

James M. Ferguson, II Takes Oath of Office to Represent District Four

School Board Director Megan O’Halloran Calls for Corrective Action Plan to Address WIAA Concerns

2024-25 General Aid Announced for MPS

Milwaukee Public Schools Launches Search for New Superintendent with HYA Search Firm

Timeline and Community Engagement Opportunities to Be Presented

MPS, Celebrating First Day of School, Announces Hiring of CFO

Gov. Evers, Sen. Baldwin, State Supt. Underly among dignitaries welcoming students back at South Division High School

Statement from the Milwaukee Board of School Directors Regarding a Vendor for Superintendent of Schools Search

Milwaukee Board of School Directors Statement Regarding an Interim Superintendent of Schools

Statement from the Milwaukee Board of School Directors After July 15, 2024, Special Meeting

Milwaukee DSA Stands with Public School Board Amid Privatizers’ Recall Stunt

Statement from the Milwaukee Board of School Directors after Special Board Meeting

Statement from the Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Statement from the Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Statement from the Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors June 7, 2024

Gov. Evers Calls for Conducting Operational, Instructional Audits of Milwaukee Public Schools

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Milwaukee Public Schools

MBSD Statement on Special Board Meeting

Milwaukee Board of School Directors Statement on DPI Reporting

MPS Works with DPI to Complete Required Reporting

MPS Releases Proposed Budget for 2024-25 School Year

Proposed budget invests in students, focuses on long-term success

Milwaukee Board of School Directors Authorizes Putting Referendum on the April 2024 Ballot

Like Other Districts Across Wisconsin, MPS Is Forced to Address Lack of Adequate State Funding

MTEA Supports Placing Operating Referendum on April Ballot

Milwaukee School Board Approves Single Calendar for the 2024-25 School Year

First Day Will Be After Labor Day for All Schools

Milwaukee School Board Directs Administration to Gather Information for Possible Referendum

MPS Joins Districts Across Wisconsin to Address Lack of Funding; Per Pupil Funding Has Not Kept Pace with Inflation Since 2009

Milwaukee Public Schools to Convene a Task Force on Its Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program

Students, parents, subject matter experts, and community stakeholders invited to participate

MPS Releases Superintendent’s Proposed Budget for 2023-24; Focus Remains on Students and Classrooms

Take Our Survey: MPS Seeks Input From All Milwaukee Residents

Family, Community and Staff Surveys Go Live Today

Missy Zombor Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee Board of School Directors Citywide Seat

Zombor is endorsed by School Board President and current Citywide Representative Bob Peterson

Milwaukee Public Schools Announces Update to Mask Wearing Policy

Update comes ahead of the 2022-23 school year

Milwaukee Public Schools Releases 2022-23 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget

Superintendent focuses on resources for students and staff

Milwaukee Public Schools Reduces Virtual Learning Period

A school will transition to virtual learning for five days after a 3 percent COVID-19 positivity rate is reached within a 14-day window

Milwaukee Public Schools Releases 2021-22 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget

Superintendent focuses on essential investments

Milwaukee Public Schools Welcomes New President and Newly Elected Members

Bob Peterson will serve as Board Chair and Sequanna Taylor will serve as Vice President

Special Work Session Called on MPS School Reopening

President Miller calls a special work session at the request of MPS community members

Milwaukee Public Schools Announces Spring Return for Interscholastic Athletics

All Athletics Activities Will Follow MPS’s Return-to-Play Game Plan

Statement on LaKeshia Myers endorsement

Return to in-person learning is needed for local youth

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy March 22, 2021

Abbie Fishman Endorses Alex Brower for Milwaukee School Board District 5

Statement on Evan Goyke Endorsement

MPS Board Joins Dozens of Cities, States and Labor Councils in urging Better Relations with Cuba

Southeast Wisconsin Urban Educators Trust Jill Underly

Henry Leonard announces candidacy for MPS Board of School Directors

27 Year Veteran Milwaukee Public School Teacher Henry Leonard will bring his extensive classroom experience and community advocacy skills to the 2021 school board race.

Elected Officials Across the State Join Call for Peaceful and Fair Vote Count

Milwaukee DSA Announces and Endorses Alex Brower as a candidate for MPS School Board

Milwaukee Public Schools Reopening Plan Approved by Board of School Directors

Board votes in favor of phased reopening, beginning 2020-21 school year virtually

Milwaukee Public Schools Releases School Reopening Recommendation

District to present reopening plan to Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Milwaukee Public Schools Releases School Reopening Survey

Survey will gather input until July 8, 2020

Ending Contract for Policing in Milwaukee Public Schools

A Statement from Larry Miller, President, Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Black Lives Matter

A Statement from members of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Milwaukee Public Schools Releases 2020-21 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget

Superintendent increases support for schools

MPS Referendum Passes with Overwhelming Support

Second Coronavirus (COVID-19) Case Discovered in the City of Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Schools and the City of Milwaukee Health Department to give update

Milwaukee Board of School Directors Votes to go to Referendum

A step toward getting schools our children deserve

Milwaukee Board of School Directors Accepts Task Force Report

Announcement by Milwaukee City Attorney Grant F. Langley

Langley leads an office of 38 attorneys who perform all the legal work for the City of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors and the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee.

Task Force Explores Cost of Fulfilling MPS Needs

The 32 members will develop a formal recommendation for the school board at its concluding meeting December 10.

MPS Board adopts 2019–20 budget

Leaders commit to students and staff, reignite salary schedule

Milwaukee Public Schools releases the 2019-20 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget

Superintendent maintains support for schools

Larry Miller Elected President, Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Luis Antonio (Tony) Báez Elected Vice-President, Committee Assignments Announced

Milwaukee Board of School Directors Approves Montessori Strategic Plan

Now that the Plan has been adopted, the Montessori Advisory Committee will begin to coordinate and implement the plan.

Wisconsin Working Families Party Congratulates Megan O’Halloran on Commanding Primary Victory in Distrcit 8 School Board Race

O’Halloran garnered more than 65 percent of the vote in the three-way race and will face Kathryn Gabor in the spring election on Tuesday, April 2.

Wisconsin Working Families Party Endorses Slate of Candidates for Milwaukee Board of School Directors to Create Strong Pro-Public School Majority

Electing a school board to serve MPS students; strengthen and fund public education; fight back against ineffective charter programs

Bob Peterson turns in 3,000 nomination signatures for citywide school board race

The 3,000 total is double the required amount of 1,500 signatures.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Endorses Bob Peterson for MPS Board of School Directors, Citywide Seat

The election for the Milwaukee Board of School Directors is April 2, 2019, with a possible primary February 19.

Board Names Dr. Posley MPS Superintendent

Longtime educator puts renewed focus on the classroom

Board Approves Lease with UW-Madison to Help More Kids Get to College

Daniel Webster Secondary school to expand, Franklin Pierce Elementary changes name to Riverwest Elementary

Erika Siemsen Announces Candidacy For MPS Board of School Directors

31 Year Veteran Milwaukee Public School Teacher Will Take Her Classroom Experience to the School Board Focused on Solutions

Sequanna Taylor Announces Candidacy for MPS Board of School Directors

Elected Official, MPS Parent, and Educational Assistant Will Put the Students First

Megan O’Halloran Announces Candidacy for MPS Board of School Directors

Parent Activist and Public School Advocate Has a Bold Vision for MPS

First Day of School is Monday, August 13

Dr. Posley, who became interim superintendent on May 21, begins the new school year with a renewed focus on district classrooms.

Milwaukee Board of School Directors Approves Development Plans at July Board Meeting

Plans include establishing the first MPS virtual school using a blended-learning model.

Road to $15 Demonstrates Commitment to Employees

District's lowest-paid employees to earn $15 per hour by the 2020-21 school year

District releases balanced $1.2 billion proposed 2018-19 budget

Stagnant revenue, rising costs cause difficult budget choices

Milwaukee Board of School Directors Selects Interim Superintendent

Veteran educator Dr. Keith P. Posley to lead district

Message from MPS Superintendent Darienne Driver

"It is with mixed emotions that I share with you my appointment today as the President and CEO of the United Way of Southeastern Michigan."

Statement of Mark A. Sain, President of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors

"To be clear, there will be times when Dr. Driver and the Board do not agree. That is natural and to be expected."

Wisconsin is Hiring! People-driven Organizations Launch Major Grassroots Effort to Shape 2018 Election and Race for Governor

Effective grassroots organizations coming together to build a government that works for the people of Wisconsin

MPS Invites Family Input on School Meals

District to host nine listening sessions throughout October at various locations

Milwaukee Board of School Directors Keeps Daniel Webster Secondary School Open

The Board anticipates receiving a plan from the district administration for the future of the Webster Campus by November 2017.

MPS Launches New Black & Latino Male Achievement Department, Hires Staff

District sees new department as a critical opportunity for all of Milwaukee