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Board authorizes bargaining with psychologists association, directs city attorney to negotiate settlement after closed session
Summary
After retiring to closed session, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors authorized the superintendent to bargain with the Psychologists Association of Milwaukee Public Schools and authorized the office of the city attorney to negotiate a settlement agreement; both motions passed unanimously by roll call in open session.
Following the public hearing and other business, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors retired to closed session May 13 for collective bargaining strategy and to consult with counsel on litigation‑related matters under Wis. Stat. § 19.85. The board later returned to open session and recorded formal authorizations taken in closed session.
Director Ferguson moved and Director Reza seconded a motion authorizing the superintendent or her designee to negotiate with the Psychologists Association of Milwaukee Public Schools on matters discussed in closed session. The motion passed by roll call, 9 ayes.
Director Fonds moved and Director Jackson seconded a motion authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to negotiate a settlement agreement as discussed in closed session; that motion also passed by a roll‑call vote of 9 ayes.
Board members recorded the votes in open session following the closed session discussion; the motions authorize district negotiators and counsel to finalize bargaining and settlement steps consistent with the board’s closed‑session instructions. No additional details about bargaining positions or the settlement terms were disclosed in the open session minutes beyond the formal authorizations.
The board noted that closed session was held under Wisconsin statute § 19.85(1)(e) for bargaining strategy and § 19.85(1)(g) to consult with legal counsel regarding litigation or probable litigation. The board adjourned after the settlement authorization vote.
