MPS COVID relief funds teacher incentives plan approved

Milwaukee Public Schools Board of School Directors approved a plan Thursday night, April 21 to spend COVID relief funds.

The board discussed a plan to use the money to ensure there are enough teachers.

Superintendent Keith Posley proposed giving them incentives to persuade them to keep their job instead of retiring. 

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After more than 30 minutes of discussion, the motion to approve the proposed budget for coronavirus relief funds passed 8-1.