MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has called for a special meeting following the state's recent threat to suspend funding to Milwaukee Public Schools.
"I believe that's a course of action that needs to be taken," said Jay Hayes an MPS parent. "It isn't a game. Our children are losing vital funding. Like that is a crash to our educational system."
The Department of Public Instruction said the district failed to provide key financial reports dating back several months.
TMJ4 tried to speak with Superintendent Posley last week. He declined to comment and said the board of governance is handling the issue over the district failing to submit the financial reports on time.
"I just recently heard about superintendent not responding but that makes me concerned as a parent," said Teneshia Baker, who has a daughter in the district. "Not many schools left giving kids what we need."
Both Baker and Hayes said they're concerned for the future of the system.
"You're not going to do your job," asked Baker. "What does that leave us parents to do?"
"Keith being our superintendent, we need him to do what he's supposed to, to make sure funding like that is in place for our children," said Hayes.
The meeting will be held in the Auditorium of the Central Services Building, 5225 West Vliet Street at 5:30 Monday afternoon.
There are four items on schedule for this meeting:
- First, there will be an update on communication from the DPI relating to MPS district funding errors and the selection of an outside financial consultant.
- Items two and three will cover district funding and the superintendent's proposed budget.
- The final item, which could be discussed in a closed session, is the possible action concerning the administrative assignment status of Superintendent Posley.
There will be a public comment portion during Monday's meeting, offered both in person and virtually. However, you must register ahead of time.
The deadline to register for access to the virtual speaker platform is 3:00 P.M., Monday, June 3, 2024. Registration may be completed by phone or email.
To register by phone, call (414) 475-8200 and follow the instructions.
To register by email, visit MPS’ Boardcast webpage and complete the electronic form.
Written comments received before 3:00 P.M., Monday, June 3, 2024, will be forwarded to the Board for its consideration.
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