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
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
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 June state financial aid withheld; ousted comptroller speaks out
Milwaukee Public Schools’ June financial aid has officially been temporarily withheld by the state.
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.
MPS Superintendent Keith Posley resigns; Eduardo Galvan to take over operations
Following a closed session MPS board meeting that lasted more than five hours, Superintendent Keith Posley resigned from his position.
Superintendent Keith Posley resigns
After an hours-long MPS board meeting, Keith Posley announced he is resigning.
MPS board meeting; superintendent could be fired, public sounds off
Dozens weighed in on the financial fiasco playing out at Milwaukee Public Schools meeting on Monday night, June 3.
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
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
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?
MPS finance report problem could impact all state school districts
Milwaukee Public Schools is months behind on submitting multiple required financial reports to the state, the Wisconsin DPI announced Wednesday.
MPS behind on financial data, state agency says
Milwaukee Public Schools may be at risk of losing millions of dollars in state aid after the state said the school district is months behind in turning in financial paperwork.
Milwaukee Public Schools budget proposal; public gives feedback
The Milwaukee Public Schools-proposed nearly $1.5 billion budget will move to a final vote.
Milwaukee Public Schools Strategic Plan; public input sought
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is seeking input from students, families, staff, and community members to help make decisions for year two of its 2023-28 Strategic Plan.