The Brief
- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors approved a balanced $1.6 billion 2026-27 budget Thursday.
- Milwaukee Public Schools said the budget adds 159 teaching positions, increases hours for paraprofessionals and raises employee pay.
- District officials said the budget eliminates a $45.6 million deficit through central office reductions, a reduction in force and contract cuts.
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Board of School Directors overwhelmingly approved the district’s $1.6 billion 2026-27 budget on Thursday, May 28.
What we know:
The district said the balanced budget will allow Milwaukee Public Schools to prioritize managing and lowering class sizes, increasing educator salaries and eliminating a $45.6 million budget gap identified earlier this year.
The budget includes 159 more teaching positions and additional paraprofessional positions to manage and reduce class sizes. It also continues support for art, music and physical education.…