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Superintendent Brenda Cassellius introduced finance and facilities staff for the presentation. Interim Director of Facilities Mike Terza told the board the plan would fund lead stabilization work in buildings the district currently views as having lead exposure and staff and contractor work to sustain repairs. Terza described a multi‑component request that includes funds for construction management, paint stabilization, additional maintenance staff, environmental specialists to certify work, furniture and equipment purchases, and other deferred‑maintenance priorities such as roof and fire‑alarm work at specified campuses.

Terza said the district is “looking to spend close to $60,000,000 out of that fund in order to get the 106 buildings that are currently viewed as having lead exposure in them cleaned up in the fiscal year 2025‑26.” He also stated, later in the presentation, that “the 16,000,000 should cover the 106 schools that we are going to be doing,” language that the board’s subsequent discussion clarified as differing line items for multiple fiscal activities; board members requested more detailed forecasts and monthly updates. Board members asked whether the district will coordinate with the City of Milwaukee Health Department and state agencies; Terza said the district is working closely with Milwaukee health officials and that three new environmental specialists would be certified with local and state agencies.

The capital plan also includes funding the purchase of new safety metal‑detector scanners for high schools and money for a “safe schools hub” to centralize safety monitoring, Terza said. Administration said it has set aside money in the capital plan for the devices and expected to have the new scanners in place “by this fall,” though that timeline is contingent on procurement and installation. Board members asked about student flow through scanners, the student experience, and whether the equipment under consideration includes facial‑recognition or other surveillance capabilities. Administration said it would ensure proposed purchases comply with district policies and would present equipment specifics, contract terms and an opportunity for public comment before final procurement.

The board approved the capital improvement plan on a roll call vote. Directors asked administration to return with monthly lead reports and a more detailed deferred‑maintenance prioritization (including risk‑based ordering of projects). The superintendent said the district will post updates to a lead dashboard on the MPS website and send letters to affected schools and families.

Board action: Director Jackson moved to approve the administration’s recommendations on the long‑term capital improvement plan; the motion passed by roll call with nine ayes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","6-12-2025 Committee on Strategic Planning and Budget (SPB)","oneSentenceSummary","The Milwaukee School District board approved a modified long‑term capital improvement plan that allocates funds for lead stabilization work across schools, deferred maintenance priorities and new safety screening equipment for secondary schools.","taxTitle","Milwaukee School District, School Districts, Wisconsin","taxId",14856,"location","Wisconsin","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6201500,"Board renames PACE committee to Family and Community Engagement, shifts academic items to student achievement committee",953,1844000,2797000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3793850-c3de6748e9b0e27e39f7e19938adb2e9&start=1844&end=2797","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3793850-c3de6748e9b0e27e39f7e19938adb2e9/thumbnail_1844000.jpg","/articles/6201500/Wisconsin/Board-renames-PACE-committee-to-Family-and-Community-Engagement-shifts-academic-items-to-student-achievement-committee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6201500-01a44a49e69c0e66aa5a99153d809182/orig.mp4?Expires=1774959678&Signature=NK7nCxIKOMxTAhUwvrgQmwQmRXtiEQ~uQ4nT-BkwYpqrfbo5pqYtzMR~PUN0xzR7NzKr~UhnamkBLDJf0Id2KtgrzqRY~hZoE658Wt6d1ZQxewpA~RB5osqGvyUVO5P6JhAUJwrSxgdX8tN1jTNh3QDO3SxTWiM~nU~LYdDK1forbfT7uoPYuyD2spJJCTyb1~DaYOYpQIWhv0MMDp0HC3GVqG4nJ7JH1slnuGq3jm1INgvKCXrFFhvSneKXkFyEdRdUWYORLn1hScn1bmZxAN9KVqFf-4zqm9~j7aVgtmMa~7QCPGJUegwk2ieHc3llTfEuuR8ycYlHfnr4GF949A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Milwaukee School District board approved changes to committee structure that rename the PACE committee to Family and Community Engagement and move certain academic and compliance items to the Student Achievement and School Innovation committee.

The Office of Board Governance presented the recommendation to align the committee more closely with the new Office of Family and Community Engagement established by the superintendent. The board discussed allowing FACE to alternate formal agenda months with community‑focused engagement sessions. Director Ferguson, chair of the relevant committee, said aligning the committee to the new office “was prudent” and would create a better strategic connection to family engagement work.

Several board members asked that the FACE committee include community‑driven agenda setting and preserve existing community report‑outs related to racial‑equity oversight. Public commenter Lucas Weir asked that monthly reports from community groups monitoring discipline disproportionality and compliance with the district’s 2018 Office for Civil Rights agreement continue to be presented for discussion.

Director Simpson moved the recommendation; the motion passed on roll call with nine ayes. Governance staff noted they will provide a redline version of committee charters to the Long‑Range Planning committee for review. Administration and board members said the FACE committee will also work with parent coordinators and district advisory councils, and that specialized parent groups for families of students with disabilities and emerging multilingual learners will be convened.

Board action: motion to approve committee changes passed with 9 ayes. The board asked for a redline of charter language and asked administration to collaborate with governance to build out committee workplans.","The Milwaukee School District board approved restructuring committee charges: renaming the PACE committee to Family and Community Engagement (FACE) and moving special‑education and Title I items into the Student Achievement/School Innovation committee (SASSI/SASE) to align board committees with the administration’s new office.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6201506,"MPS board directs administration to return with plan on extracurricular equity after public concern over special‑education, program cuts",1374,409000,1783000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3793850-c3de6748e9b0e27e39f7e19938adb2e9&start=409&end=1783","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3793850-c3de6748e9b0e27e39f7e19938adb2e9/thumbnail_409000.jpg","/articles/6201506/Wisconsin/MPS-board-directs-administration-to-return-with-plan-on-extracurricular-equity-after-public-concern-over-specialeducation-program-cuts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6201506-674171c31e0bb6b15b45160906506c5b/orig.mp4?Expires=1774959678&Signature=e7sbthqXcsCwEifhsVycUdbKK5xQKrD8Fooebh8Egnqbxq3nPoJypdY5lTbQEwZJi4mqUfJ1kN88BvGI5~b6lAB3A2Qk4nTVqTxs8Jn1n2bcZn8ETVnXFfaH2V74x9oqX2YxNoX2iUO0apjx0ax3dSvF54ybaQBhwxQ-FAHg2gzQ3sfRGxh2aaUZO4rOPS-i8wMXpyLQdE4C5x78i7fLNp-318RHrm2kplsAA1-VLSBXZmXEQIoRdDvNIu7v~RksbZkWK0bb0jbrzVbRv6yAwpdlZQonx37KDCcBZig2DVuOkhhQsEnRhK-ovgn58zwYaSdPGJBxu1yOzXLM6RFmZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Milwaukee School District board members voted unanimously to direct administration to return in October with a plan to address extracurricular equity and bring forward budget recommendations related to that plan after public commenters and board members raised concerns about proposed staffing and program reductions in the FY26 superintendent’s proposed budget.

The motion, made by Director O'Halloran and approved by roll call, followed public testimony that flagged cuts the speakers said would affect special‑education services and extracurricular offerings. Father Thomas Mueller told the committee he understood the need to “get human and financial resources into the classroom,” but said he believed roughly 40 special‑education positions and associated services were being eliminated, including a position serving vision‑impaired students and several transition‑to‑work positions. “This is a matter of justice,” he said, asking the superintendent and board to reconsider.

MTA President Ingrid Walker‑Henry and Vice President Luz Hernandez urged the board to restore and fund extracurricular programs for middle and high school students. Walker‑Henry noted the district’s recent bargaining agreement approved a 2.95% cost‑of‑living adjustment for some staff and asked the board to extend that to additional bargaining units; Hernandez said MTA had a multi‑year agreement with the previous superintendent to expand extracurriculars and asked the board to put dedicated funds into the FY26 budget.

Budget staff confirmed the 2.95% cost‑of‑living adjustment in the proposed budget “applies to all MPS employees,” according to Nick Sinneram, MPS budget director. Board members pressed administration for clarity about which positions would be cut and whether board members had sufficient opportunity to review major personnel and program changes. Director Ponds (new board member) asked about adherence to past practices for major staffing decisions; Superintendent Brenda Cassellius said she had engaged in meet‑and‑confer sessions with unions and would continue to bring decisions “in a very transparent manner.”

After discussion, Director O'Halloran moved that administration bring back a plan by the October budget adjustment cycle to address extracurricular equity and related budget recommendations; the motion passed on a roll call with all directors voting aye. Director Halloran emphasized the district is facing a potential $100 million deficit and said administration will present more detailed budget information in October alongside the academic and operational audits.

The public comment and board discussion also included requests for clearer job descriptions for central office positions and more consistent public updates on school consolidation and right‑sizing plans referenced in the FY26 materials. Member Lucas Weir asked for job descriptions for positions listed in the office budget so the public could better understand which positions were being considered for reduction.

The board scheduled a public hearing on the budget for June 17 and a final committee meeting on June 24 to consider amendments. Both meetings will start at 5:30 p.m. in the Central Services Auditorium; the board noted written testimony may be submitted to governance@milwaukee.k12.wi.us or budget25@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.

Board action: the motion directing administration to return with an extracurricular equity plan in October passed unanimously.","The Milwaukee School District board heard public concern about cuts to special‑education positions and extracurricular programming during consideration of amendments to the FY26 superintendent’s proposed budget, and voted to have administration return in October with a plan to address extracurricular equity and related budget recommendations.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves modified long‑term capital improvement plan to fund lead stabilization, deferred maintenance and school safety equipment

Board renames PACE committee to Family and Community Engagement, shifts academic items to student achievement committee

MPS board directs administration to return with plan on extracurricular equity after public concern over special‑education, program cuts