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

Tonight, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors took action during a Special Board Meeting to formalize the authority of Eduardo Galvan, Regional Superintendent of the Southwest Region. Named Acting Superintendent, Mr. Galvan will have more  direct responsibility in overseeing day-to-day duties of the district.

Mr. Galvan will stay in this role until the Board names an Interim Superintendent. The Board’s goal is to have an Interim Superintendent in place before the 2024-25 school year begins. The Interim Superintendent would oversee the district until a permanent candidate can be hired.

“We appreciate Mr. Galvan providing stability and lending his three decades of experience to leading the district through this time of transition and opportunities,” said Megan O’Halloran, Board Member District 8.

“I have been with MPS throughout my entire career,” said Mr. Galvan. “I look forward to continuing to support the district to the best of my ability as we move forward.”

The Board intends to engage a firm to lead a national search for a permanent superintendent. The district will seek input from the community and other MPS stakeholders.

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.