5/26/26 Committee on Strategic Planning and Budget (SPB)

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors Committee on Strategic Planning and Budget convened on May 26, 2026, to discuss the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget with a focus on reallocating resources to classrooms to reduce class sizes and enhance personalized learning. Key procurement-related discussions included the potential use of Fund 80 to support community schools, with plans to expand the program and associated staffing, pending board approval. The committee also addressed transportation costs, noting anticipated increases and a forthcoming study proposing cost-saving measures, including the introduction of electric buses through a grant partnership with bus vendors. Concerns were raised about staffing reductions in bilingual and multilingual education, emphasizing the need to maintain specialized leadership and compliance with federal mandates. No amendments to the proposed budget were introduced during the meeting, and a preliminary budget vote was scheduled for the following Thursday to authorize spending starting July 1, 2026.