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Milwaukee committee backs K–6 conversions and $18.6 million in Center‑City and north‑side school upgrades
Summary
The committee on strategic planning and budget approved using capital construction trust (Fund 46) to support K–6 reconfiguration where capacity exists and authorized $5.7 million for North Division and River Trail and $12.9 million for four Center City schools. Administration said family surveys and phased implementation will guide next steps.
The committee on strategic planning and budget of the Milwaukee School District on Jan. 27 approved a package of facilities actions aimed at expanding grade configurations and funding capital upgrades.
Members voted to authorize the use of Capital Construction Trust Fund (Fund 46) dollars to adjust eligible K–5 schools to K–6 for the 2026–27 school year where there is building capacity and at least 20 families commit to stay. The committee then approved two separate investment items: up to $5,700,000 for North Division High School and River Trail Elementary and up to $12,900,000 for Brown Street Academy, Douglas Middle School, Gwen T. Jackson Elementary School and Storms Discovery Learning Center. Each motion passed unanimously in committee, 8‑0.
Superintendent Brenda Casella presented the…
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