Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 2/24/2022 - 5:30 PM
Category: Reports and Communications from the Board Clerk/Chief Officer, Office of Board Governance
Type: Info
Subject: 4. Monthly Report, with Possible Action, on Legislative Matters or Related Issues 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:
Attachments Revenue Limit History - Legislative Fiscal Bureau
File Attachment:
Background: With the Wisconsin’s legislative session likely coming to a close in March, the State, which has an unprecedented $5.6 billion of revenue on hand, has yet to provide a traditional per-pupil increase to support students. Legislators, however, have introduced a number of concerning pieces of legislation, including a proposal to break Milwaukee Public Schools into eight new school districts.

Governor Evers has introduced an education package that would increase the special education reimbursement rate to 40%, increase English learners’ categorical aid, and provide a $328 per pupil increase in the 2022-23 school years.

Additional policies introduced late is the session will also be discussed at this meeting.
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:
Jacqueline M. Mann, Ph.D. - Board Clerk/Chief Officer