Budget news, and a word for teachers

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This week we delivered to the Board the FY13 proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2013.  Documents are now available on the MPS Portal.   Look for the purple graphic titled “Building the Budget” on the homepage.    Here’s a quick link:  http://www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/dept/budget/ Our goals in creating this proposal include increasing opportunities for art, music and physical education and supporting the higher [...]

Talks, tutoring and a basketball tournament!

Rufus King's Lady Generals pose with their championship placque on Saturday night after their win over Oak Creek.

In Madison last week, the state legislature passed a resolution supporting a 30-day window for talks between the district and the MTEA regarding salary and/or fringe benefits.  There was a significant amount of news coverage about this, though there was no actual debate about it on the floor at the state capital. I want you to [...]