8/25/26 Committee on Strategic Planning and Budget (SPB)

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors Committee on Strategic Planning and Budget met on August 25, 2026, to consider several policy adoptions. Key procurement-related discussions included the adoption of administrative policies related to labor relations, graduation requirements, social events, and community relations. A significant motion passed to amend the graduation requirements policy to remove language allowing denial of graduation participation due to nonpayment of fees, reflecting a commitment to equity for indigent students. The committee also approved a policy to codify the annual submission of a five-year financial forecast by the Office of Accountability and Efficiency, reinforcing fiscal planning practices. Additionally, the labor relations policy was discussed with attention to clarifying language about recognized and unrecognized bargaining units, with plans to revisit and potentially strengthen the policy language in future meetings. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were reported during this session.