MPS Board Vice President Jilly Gokalgandhi spoke one-on-one with TMJ4 News as the board looks to fill several key positions and address the district’s current financial crisis.
The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) threatened to withhold $166.5 million from the state unless MPS came up with a satisfactory corrective action plan (CAP).
In a special board meeting on Thursday night, the board passed that plan.
Gokalgandhi said the board is now in daily communication with the Department of Public Instruction.
“My number one job is to make sure the district gets back on track,” Gokalgandhi said.
“I feel like there’s been a turnaround in communication and really ensuring board members understand the CAP. We are getting daily briefings from DPI and I think you’re getting more communication all around.”
According to the CAP plan, the board will need to fill several positions in the coming weeks, including roles in the financial office. The board also needs to find an interim chief financial officer (CFO) and interim superintendent.