Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 12/21/2023 - 5:30 PM
Category: Reports and Communications from the Board Clerk/Chief Officer, Office of Board Governance
Type: Info
Subject: 2. 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: 1.02 - Goals
Attachments
File Attachment:
Wisconsin Policy Forum Focus_23_22_TeacherPay November 2023.pdf
Forward Analytics school-referenda-final-report November 2023.pdf
Background: The State is now sitting on an overall balance of $6 billion as it continues to underfund its own recommendations to support English learners, students with disabilities and students challenged by poverty. We anticipate an additional fiscal update in January of 2024.

The impact of state underfunding is highlighted in two recent reports from the Wisconsin Policy Forum and Forward Analytics which focus on teacher pay and the history of referenda in the state. Additional updates will be provided.
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