Milwaukee board elects Zomber president, affirms leaders and freezes member pay for 2026–27

At its annual organizational meeting the Milwaukee Board of School Directors elected Director Zomber as board president and Director Ferguson as vice president and voted not to increase board member compensation for the 2026–27 school year.

The board met in person at the district’s Central Services Building and confirmed nine directors were present, establishing a quorum. The board also noted Spanish interpretation services for the public stream and told viewers the agenda and attachments were available on the district website.

Nominations for the temporary presiding officer produced Director O'Halloran, who was named Chair Pro Tem by unanimous consent to conduct the election of the president. Director Simpson nominated Director Zomber for president; Director Jackson nominated Director Ferguson but Ferguson declined that nomination. The roll-call vote resulted in nine ayes and President Zomber was declared duly elected.

President Zomber thanked Director Herndon for years of leadership and flagged “significant…