7/28/26 Regular Monthly Board Meeting

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors held their regular monthly meeting on July 28, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of monthly finance matters such as authorization of purchases, change orders exceeding $25,000, contracts under $50,000, monthly grant awards, and acceptance of donations. The board also approved awards of exception to bid contracts and professional services contracts as presented by the administration. Facilities matters including professional services contracts, equipment purchases, exceptions to bid, and change orders were also approved. The board discussed the financial status of the district, noting a projected deficit of approximately $17 million in State Fund 10, with ongoing year-end accounting activities that may affect final figures. The administration highlighted challenges related to underfunding of special education by the state and the impact of facility maintenance costs on the district's finances. Additionally, the board approved updated bylaws and policies for Milwaukee Public Schools. No new resolutions or business items were introduced, and the meeting concluded with a motion to enter closed session for legal counsel consultation on pending litigation matters.