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Neighbors and board push back on proposed Pius High School lease for Dyer Playfield
Summary
Residents and board members urged Milwaukee Public Schools to retain public control of Dyer Playfield after Pius High School signaled interest in a long-term lease; MPS staff said no lease terms have been finalized and that the district’s facilities master plan must guide future land-use decisions.
The Milwaukee Public Schools committee on accountability, finance and personnel on Oct. 23 heard extended public comment and staff briefing on a request by Pius High School to lease Dyer Playfield, a city-owned recreation site operated by Milwaukee Recreation through MPS.
Superintendent Brenda Casella told the committee that the city owns Dyer Playfield and that Milwaukee Recreation has operated and programmed the site for decades. She said the district has not been provided specific lease terms and that ‘‘MPS would not consider a new lease agreement’’ while the district’s long-range facilities master plan is underway and must inform any…
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