Statement from Michael Bonds, President of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors
Dr. Michael Bonds, the President of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors, has directed the Milwaukee Public Schools administration to conduct a review of the compensation structure for all employees.
MILWAUKEE (November 24, 2014) – Dr. Michael Bonds, the President of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors, announced Monday that the Board has directed the Milwaukee Public Schools administration to conduct a review of the compensation structure for all MPS employees.
“We want to make sure we are competitive and able to attract the best employees possible,” stated Bonds. “While recent attention has focused on employees at the lower end of our pay scales, any review of compensation must include all employee work groups.”
Bonds stated that the administration will report back to the Board within the next several months so information is available in time for consideration of the upcoming Fiscal Year 2016 budget.
About Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee Public Schools is committed to accelerating student achievement, building positive relationships between youth and adults and cultivating leadership at all levels. The district’s commitment to improvement continues to show results:
- More MPS students are meeting reading standards
- The MPS Class of 2014 earned $31 million in scholarships, up $7 million; and
- MPS is home to 4 of the state’s top 15 high schools according to U.S. News and World Report
Learn more about MPS by visiting http://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/en/District/About-MPS.htm. More MPS news is available at http://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/news.
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