MILWAUKEE— Milwaukee Publics Schools says its lead-paint stabilization work across nearly 100 school buildings is complete, and district leaders say the focus is now on long-term monitoring and prevention.
MPS Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius said the district has changed how it will respond to potential lead concerns, making them a top priority moving forward.
“We will remain vigilant to ensure that this cannot, happen again,” Dr. Cassellius said. ”We have already implemented significant enhancements to our cleaning, monitoring and reporting standards. Lead based paint inspections of all our district facilities. Adding additional environmental, healthy health and safety staff that will continuously monitor lead safety by conducting regular checks. And an annual update as part of our district audit plan will be provided to the board.”…