The Milwaukee Public School district is currently facing a pivotal decision as it approaches the spring election. Students from the district have taken to canvassing neighborhoods in an effort to gain support for a referendum that could potentially address the troubling trends in education for Milwaukee kids. The referendum proposes exceeding the current revenue limit by $252 million over the next four years. However, the Greater Milwaukee Committee has voiced its formal opposition to the referendum, stating concerns about the impact it could have on property taxes. Voters at Marshall High School expressed that it was the referendum that brought them to the polls on a rainy day. Should the referendum fail, principals have been instructed to prepare for a 13% cut in funding.

MPS Students Canvassing for Referendum Support

As the spring election approaches, students from the Milwaukee Public School district have taken on the task of canvassing neighborhoods to gain support for a referendum. The referendum, proposed by the school district, seeks to exceed the current revenue limit by $252 million over the span of four years. The hope is that this increased funding will help address troubling trends in education for Milwaukee kids. Students are actively engaging with community members to generate support for the referendum.

Greater Milwaukee Committee Opposes MPS Referendum

The Greater Milwaukee Committee has released a statement formally opposing the Milwaukee Public School district’s $252 million property tax referendum. Concerns have been raised about the potential impact the referendum may have on property taxes. The Committee’s opposition adds to the ongoing debate surrounding the need for increased funding for the school district.

Voters Turn Out for MPS Referendum

Despite a rainy day, voters at Marshall High School were motivated by the $252 million Milwaukee Public School referendum to cast their ballots. The referendum, which proposes exceeding the current revenue limit, has brought attention to the pressing issues facing the school district and has spurred voter engagement. Residents are eager to have their say on the matter.

Impending Budget Cuts If Referendum Fails

Should the referendum fail to pass, principals in the Milwaukee Public School district have been instructed to prepare for a 13% cut in funding. This potential outcome has raised concerns about the consequences it may have on the quality of education and the ability of the district to address the existing challenges in education for Milwaukee kids.

• MPS students are canvassing neighborhoods to gain support for a referendum.
• The referendum proposes exceeding the revenue limit by $252 million over four years.
• The Greater Milwaukee Committee has formally opposed the referendum.
• Voters at Marshall High School were encouraged by the referendum and turned out to cast their ballots.
• If the referendum fails, principals have been told to prepare for a 13% funding cut.

“What’s really at stake with this referendum is the ability for Milwaukee Public Schools to adequately address the troubling trends in education that our children are facing. The referendum provides an opportunity for additional funding that can make a significant difference in the quality of education offered to Milwaukee kids.” – MPS Superintendent