Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
5/30/2024 - 5:30 PM  
Category:
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BOARD CLERK/CHIEF OFFICER, OFFICE OF BOARD GOVERNANCE  
Type:
Info  
Subject:
3. Report with Possible Action on Legislative Matters Concerning Milwaukee Public Schools  
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 1
Academic Achievement
Goal 2
Student, Family and Community Engagement
Goal 3
Effective and Efficient Operations
 
Policy:
1.02 - Goals  
Attachments:
90% Special Education Reimbursement by District.
WI Referenda Map.
Condition of Wisconsin General Fund.
 
File Attachment:
Larson 90percent-reimburse-lfb-memo 5-6-2024.pdf
Condition of WI General Fund 5-22-2024.pdf
Map Source Senator Larson May 2024 Newsletter 5-22-2024.pdf
 
Background:
The importance of fair support for students with disabilities in public schools and the positive fiscal implications of a 90% reimbursement rate continues to be a point of emphasis. In a newsletter published in May, State Senator Chris Larson, provided a memo from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau, demonstrating the fiscal effect of a 90% reimbursement rate at the school district level.

On May 22, 2024, the Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau provided an update of the state's general fund. Then memo anticipates a positive balance of a little over $3 billion at the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year and an additional $2 billion in the state stabilization fund for a total of $5 billion.
 
Fiscal Impact Statement:
This item does not authorize expenditures.  
Implementation and Assessment Plan:
The district will continue to pursue appropriate support for students as part of the MPS Legislative Agenda.  
Recommendation
 
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Chris Thiel - Legislative Policy Specialist
Signed By:  
Jill Kawala - Interim Director/Board Clerk