MPS Still Owes Financial Data To State
DPI says school district's financial problems are 'more significant' than expected
Oct 15th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMPS Consultant Will Guide Decisions
But it seems to be more about renovating or building new facilities than closing old ones.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Terry FalkAycha Sawa Faces New Challenges as MPS Financial Officer
New CFO faces tough financial issues and sometimes tricky politics.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Terry FalkMilwaukee School Board Recall Fails
Organizers fall far short of total signatures needed to trigger recall of four school board directors.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Graham KilmerGov. Evers Announces MGT Consulting of America Selected to Conduct Independent Audit of MPS Operations
MGT team includes former educators, public school professionals with experience conducting reviews of urban school districts
Jul 29th, 2024 by Gov. Tony EversMPS Recall Organizers Say They’ve Collected 37,000 Signatures, More Needed
"Anonymous donors" paying for canvassers
Jul 25th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioThe School Finance Fixer Comes to MPS
Todd Gray has solved financial messes at other school districts. Can he clean up MPS?
Jul 23rd, 2024 by Terry FalkGov. Evers Announces Evers Administration Accepting Submissions to Conduct Independent Audit of MPS Instruction
Evers Administration seeking experienced, qualified auditors with expertise auditing classroom and school settings to conduct independent review of district’s instructional policies, methodologies
Jul 3rd, 2024 by Gov. Tony EversMPS Could Lose $81 Million in State Aid
Half of estimated loss due to state adjustment for school district's financial errors.
Jul 2nd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislative Republicans Say State Auditors Will Review MPS
Proposal comes in addition to Governor Tony Evers plan for outside audit.
Jun 27th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioDoes MPS Need To Be Reorganized?
Crisis points to potential problems with school system’s financial oversight.
Jun 26th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyThe Unknown MPS Office
Office of Accountability and Efficiency playing key role handling financial crisis.
Jun 26th, 2024 by Terry FalkAisha Carr Charged With Fraud, Misconduct in Office
Former school board director faces two felonies for living outside district she represented.
Jun 25th, 2024 by Graham KilmerBoard Will Weigh In On MPS Trouble
Six supervisors support Sup. Bielinski's resolution opposing any changes to MPS governance.
Jun 25th, 2024 by Graham KilmerMPS Consultant ‘Making Good Strides’ In Fixing Reporting Mess
Todd Gray helped Glendale-River Hills School District earlier this year.
Jun 20th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWho Is Eduardo Galvan?
New MPS Acting Superintendent takes rudder of badly leaking ship.
Jun 19th, 2024 by Terry FalkExpert Warns Finding a Qualified MPS Superintendent Won’t Be Easy
Eduardo Galvan named acting superintendent as national search seeks permanent leader.
Jun 18th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioGov. Evers Announces Request for Services to Conduct Independent Operational Audit of MPS
Governor to initiate waiver expediting contracting process to hire outside, independent auditor to conduct MPS instructional audit
Jun 17th, 2024 by Gov. Tony EversUW, Prisons, MPS Now Capitol’s Top Issues
Evers and GOP legislators disagree. Issues could figure in fall elections.
Jun 17th, 2024 by Steven WaltersBoard Passes $1.5 Billion MPS Budget
Amid financial scandal and with interim superintendent not yet named, school board approves budget.
Jun 14th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess and Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public RadioRecall Effort Launched Against Four MPS Board Members
Recall organizers demand financial accountability, say they do not support privatization.
Jun 13th, 2024 by Graham KilmerDocuments Suggest MPS Financial Team Inexperienced, Understaffed
MPS hoping corrective action plan will release nearly $16 million in state funds.
Jun 12th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Board of School Directors Announces Actions Related to Resolving District Finance Issues
Today’s Submission of Corrective Action Plan Marks Milestone in Collaboration with State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Jun 11th, 2024 by Milwaukee Board of School DirectorsEvers Moves Forward With Audits of MPS
MPS board member says $1.5 billion budget will get passed this week.
Jun 10th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioHow Will School Board Hire New Superintendent?
What's the likely process and how were past decisions made?
Jun 10th, 2024 by Terry FalkMayor Cavalier Johnson Pledges Four Points of MPS Involvement
Including helping select the next superintendent and city administrative support.
Jun 7th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene