Financial Planning and Budget Services

2018–19 Proposed Budget

The 2018–19 Proposed Budget is premised on achieving three primary goals: academic achievement; student, family and community engagement; and effective and efficient operations. The 2018–19 budget is driven by our core beliefs which are led by the commitment that students come first. Wherever students are learning is the most important place in the district. Educators and staff will promote high expectations that provide the foundation for student academic success. The involvement of families to improve student achievement is an integral part of a child’s academic success and future.

We will promote leadership that uses child-driven, data-informed decision-making, and develop the high quality educators who are key to student achievement. We will continue to pursue quality community partnerships and increased operational and financial efficiencies to support learning opportunities for our students.

Download the entire 2018–19 Proposed Budget here.

The Department of Financial Planning and Budget Services is proud to announce the Meritorious Budget Award presented to Milwaukee Public Schools by Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) for excellence in preparation and issuance of its budget for the Fiscal Year 2016–17. The department also received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) presented to Milwaukee Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning on July 1st, 2016.

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Distinguished Budget Presentation Award (GFOA)

Meritorious Budget Award (ASBO)

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2018–19 Readers Guide to the Budget

The Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) budget is intended to serve as a policy document, operating guide and financial plan for the fiscal year. The budget also serves as a communication document for the citizens of Milwaukee who wish to understand how the school district operates and the methods used to finance those operations. The purpose of this guide is to familiarize the reader of this document with the general layout of the budget. The MPS budget is organized into four sections: Executive Summary; Organizational; Financial, including Schools, Central Services and Line Items; and Informational, including City Profile, MPS Profile and a Glossary. The following is a brief description of the information included in each section of this document.

01 - 2018–19 Executive Summary

The Executive Summary provides summary information on the district's overall budget. The topics are covered in more detail in the subsequent sections. All items listed in the Introductory table of contents are "interactive". Click on an item and you will be directed to that page.

01 - 2018–19 Resumen Presupuestario

El Presupuesto en pocas palabras proporciona información resumida del presupuesto general del distrito. Los temas se cubren con mayor detalle en las secciones subsecuentes. Todos los elementos contenidos en el índice del Presupuesto son “interactivos”. Haga clic en un titulo y será enviado a esa página.

02 - 2018–19 Organizational

The Organizational section of the 2018–19 Proposed Budget includes information on the school district, the City of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors, the superintendent and administrative officers. The district’s structure and organization, purpose, goals and strategic objectives are also described. All items listed in the Organizational table of contents are "interactive". Click on an item and you will be directed to that page.

03 - 2018–19 Financial

The Financial section of the 2018–19 Proposed Budget provides a general narrative as well as detailed information on district revenues and expenditures, forecasts, fund balance, capital and debt. All items listed in the Financial table of contents are "interactive". Click on an item and you will be directed to that page.

04 - 2018–19 Informational

The Informational section of the 2018–19 Proposed Budget provides detailed information as a context for understanding the information presented in the previous sections. The information is supplemental and valuable to understanding the environment in which MPS operates as a school district. All items listed in the Informational table of contents are “interactive”. Click on an item and you will be directed to that page.