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Board approves appointments and personnel items as public commenters denounce cuts to paraprofessionals

Milwaukee Board of School Directors · April 24, 2026
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Summary

The board approved administrative appointments, personnel reports, contracts, and grant/donation items. Public commenters raised concerns that paraprofessionals had their hours reduced; administration said it is offering 40‑hour options and will hire roughly 63–65 additional paras.

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted on a set of personnel items, appointments and contracts across multiple agenda items and heard strong public comment about paraprofessional staffing.

Administration presented recommended administrative appointments and limited‑term employment contracts; the board approved the slate by voice and roll call after members praised particular placements. For monthly personnel matters, Ingrid Walker Henry…

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