MPS board members recall; group forms to make the push

A group of parents, activists and taxpayers want to do a clean house with the Milwaukee Public Schools' Board of Directors as the district navigates its financial mess.

MPS finance scandal: 'Corrective Action Plan' submitted to state

Milwaukee Public Schools submitted an updated draft for corrective action to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, the board announced.

MPS finance scandal: Alderman demands answers, action from board

A Milwaukee alderman is demanding that the Milwaukee Board of School Directors provide some answers about its current financial crisis.

Alderman Scott Spiker MPS press conference
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Milwaukee Alderman Scott Spiker, joined by Angela Harris, hosted a press conference on Monday, June 10, regarding action needed by MPS Board and the 2024/25 budget.

MPS finance scandal: Evers calls for audits, mayor offers help

Gov. Tony Evers called for additional audits of Milwaukee Public Schools – and Mayor Cavalier Johnson offered support from the city – on Friday.

Milwaukee mayor addresses funding crisis at MPS
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Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, along with City Comptroller Bill Christianson, held a press conference to address the funding crisis at Milwaukee Public Schools.

Milwaukee mayor to discuss MPS funding issues
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Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson will hold a press conference later in the day on Friday, June 7, to discuss next steps for funding MPS following the announcement financial aid from the state would be withheld.

MPS comptroller position opens, board answers few questions

The Milwaukee Public School board held its first press conference since the resignation of superintendent Keith Posley on Wednesday, June 5, but very few questions were answered.

MPS superintendent Keith Posley resigns; school district's next steps

In the agreement between superintendent Keith Posley and the school board, Posley acknowledges his irrevocable resignation from the board effective June 30.

Superintendent Keith Posley resigns
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After an hours-long MPS board meeting, Keith Posley announced he is resigning.

MPS special meeting scheduled after questions arise

An agenda for Monday's Milwaukee Public Schools special meeting shows the board may consider dismissal, demotion or discipline for superintendent Keith Posley in a closed session.

MPS finance reports: Superintendent could be fired, agenda shows

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors is scheduled to consider the future of MPS Superintendent Keith Posley on Monday, June 3.

MPS finance report problems; superintendent denies interview requests

Milwaukee Public Schools is considering budget cuts as it faces new scrutiny over months-late financial reports to the state. Leaders have said little.

MPS meeting; budget tabled, finance report problem brings heat

The Milwaukee Public Schools’ board meeting on Thursday, May 30, was supposed to be about the $1.5 billion budget proposal, but instead, community members wanted to discuss a scathing, new report from the state.

MPS financial reporting delay reaction
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With DPI saying the Milwaukee Public School District is behind on reporting its financial data, there's a lingering question: should the state's largest school district be dismantled?

State says MPS is behind on financial data
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The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) says the Milwaukee Public School District is behind on reporting its financial data.

MPS finance problem: Dismantling school district a familiar question

A Milwaukee Public Schools finance report problem could impact every school district in Wisconsin. Is it time to split up the state's largest district?