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MPS reports progress on LEAD action plan: nine schools cleared, more testing and filters installed
Summary
Facilities officials told the board the district has finished lead stabilization at nine pre‑1950 schools and expects additional clearances in August while continuing water‑filter installs and soil testing with state and local partners.
Milwaukee Public Schools officials updated the board July 30 on progress toward the LEAD action plan, reporting nine schools cleared by the Milwaukee Health Department after lead stabilization work and a continuing schedule of testing, cleaning and filtration to meet upcoming state and federal standards.
Facilities interim chief Mike Terza said the district completed comprehensive stabilization and cleanup at the first nine schools and expected Milwaukee Health Department clearances for the next phase in mid‑ to late August. “To date, we have completed 9 schools. They have passed the, Milwaukee Health Department's, test for allowing students into the school,” Terza said.
Why it matters: The work is framed as a safety and operational priority before the fall semester.…
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