5/21/2026 Committee on Finance and Operations

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors Committee on Finance and Operations held a meeting on May 21, 2026, focusing primarily on financial oversight and procurement matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of monthly finance reports with a new detailed format aligned to state reporting standards, highlighting budget monitoring and efforts to avoid a fiscal year deficit. The committee also approved professional services contracts, notably a contract with Gartner for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) modernization assessment, selected through a competitive process to address system integration and financial controls following a governor's audit. Additionally, the committee reviewed a performance audit of the district's fleet services, which identified internal control weaknesses and recommended improvements, with administration committing to corrective actions. The meeting emphasized increased transparency, fiscal responsibility, and strategic planning for future budgeting and capital needs, including discussions about reserve funds and borrowing authority for emergencies.