Milwaukee Public Schools has received more than $16 million in state aid that was previously frozen due to missed financial reporting deadlines, though tens of millions remain on hold pending further review.
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction released the funds after the district failed to meet critical financial reporting requirements. The restored money will support special education services and programs for students who are also parents.
“It’s already there in our bank, this is aide that was supposed to be last year, so we’ve been covering that aide cause, of course, we’re still giving services to our children. and so that aide is here and we’re ready to use it,” said Dr. Brenda Cassellius, MPS superintendent.
Dr. Brenda Cassellius, who took over the district in March, said fixing the district’s financial systems is a top priority. She outlined a three-pronged approach to prevent future funding delays…