Milwaukee Board approves expulsions, administrative promotions; adopts resolution opposing U.S. House education cuts

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors on Monday approved reports of independent hearing officers that resulted in student expulsions, confirmed administrative appointments and promotions, and adopted Resolution 2425R-nine opposing proposed education funding cuts in the U.S. House of Representatives. The board then voted unanimously to retire to closed session to consider an employment agreement and pending or probable litigation.

The unanimous roll calls came after updates from interim Superintendent Eduardo Galvan and staff about enrollment, district events and a legislative outlook that included concerns about potential federal funding cuts. Interim Superintendent Eduardo Galvan told the board the district held a recent enrollment fair with about 890 participants and had received roughly 1,496 applications, an increase of about 135 from the prior year, and reminded families that kindergarten applications are best submitted by March 17. Galvan also highlighted Black History Month school programs and said the district offers nearly 160 schools and programs ranging from neighborhood schools to language-immersion and International Baccalaureate offerings.

Dr. Tina Owen Moore, chief officer for the Office of Board Governance, told the board the district has concluded its superintendent search and is "very excited to be welcoming Dr. Brenda Cassellius to the district," but that negotiations on an employment agreement are still under way. The board later moved into closed session to…