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MPS committee approves change allowing facilities director 18 months to obtain Wisconsin certification
Summary
The committee approved a minor revision to administrative policy 4.02 to permit a newly hired Senior Director of Facilities and Maintenance up to 18 months after hire to obtain required Wisconsin certification; staff said materials will reflect clearer wording recommended by accountability staff.
The Milwaukee Public Schools Committee on Legislation, Rules and Policies voted to approve revisions to administrative policy 4.02, which governs buildings and grounds, that give a newly hired Senior Director of Facilities and Maintenance up to 18 months after hire to obtain Wisconsin certification.
Superintendent Brenda Casselli and Dominic Maniscalco, chief of human resources, presented the change as a minor revision intended to expand the candidate pool for the senior facilities post. Casselli said the administration is asking for “a little bit of grace post hire” so a successful candidate “can have up to 18 months to get their Wisconsin certification.”
Matt Chasen of the Office of Accountability and Efficiency recommended a precise wording change — suggesting the policy read “registered within 18 months of hire” rather than language that might be read strictly — to avoid excluding candidates who could comply shortly after hire. Administration agreed to update the materials to reflect that change.
Director Jackson moved to approve the administration’s recommendation with the 18-month change. The roll call recorded four ayes and the motion passed.
The committee did not receive public comment on this item. The policy revision is administrative in scope and was presented as part of a broader effort to streamline hiring and retain facilities talent.
The committee proceeded to the next agenda item after the roll call.
