MPS Prioritizes Financial and Data Effectiveness as General Aid Estimate is Released
Today, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released an estimate of general aid for the 2024-25 school year.
“It’s important to understand that the numbers shared today are still estimates, and a lot will change between now and October. In the meantime, MPS will use this information to evaluate strategies to make adjustments that will be reflected in the Amended Adopted Budget,” said Todd Gray, MPS’ acting Chief Financial Officer. “I look forward to sharing these plans with the public once a final estimate is available in the fall.”
“Our goal is to maintain services to students and to do exactly what we told taxpayers we would do when the referendum passed in the spring, which is to maintain art, music library and gym, and to invest in academic success,” said Milwaukee Board of Directors President Marva Herndon.
“The Board’s goal is to be thoughtful and deliberate in addressing the best way to manage the impact of the aid adjustment for students. In the meantime, our priority is to fulfill the requirements of the CAP and put the district in a better place so we can continue serving the children of Milwaukee in the best way possible,” said Board Vice President Jilly Gokalgandhi.
An update on the CAP will be provided at the next scheduled meeting of the Board, which is July 25, 2024. Additional meetings could occur if any Special Board Meetings are called.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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