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23-24 Strategic Plan Dashboard (Year 1)

Mission Statement

Milwaukee Public Schools is a diverse district that welcomes all students and prepares them for success in higher education, post-educational opportunities, work, and citizenship. 

Vision Statement

Milwaukee Public Schools will be among the highest-student-growth school systems in the country. All district staff will be committed to providing an equitable educational environment that is child-centered, supports achievement, and respects and embraces diversity. Schools will be safe, welcoming, well-maintained, and accessible community centers that meet the needs of all. Relevant, rigorous, and successful instructional programs will be recognized and replicated. The district and its schools will collaborate with students, families, and community for the benefit of all. 

Strategic Initiatives

Student Achievement:

By 2028, Milwaukee Public Schools will see at least 50% of all students meeting proficiency or higher as measured by multiple student achievement measures.

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Graduation and Postsecondary Preparedness:

Milwaukee Public Schools will increase the graduation rate to over 75% in the next five years and will increase all student readiness that prepares them for success in higher education, post-education opportunities, work, and citizenship.

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Staff – Professional Learning:

By 2028, all MPS staff will receive professional learning opportunities to improve their performance and opportunities for
advancement within their careers.

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Staff – Morale:

Annually, staff morale will improve as staff feel valued, safe, and supported to do their work successfully.

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Rightsizing the District:

By 2028, MPS will have sufficient schools to offer equitable programming to all students and sufficient fully licensed staffing to fill
all classrooms.

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Rightsizing – Facilities and Upgrades:

By 2028, MPS will implement a long-term facilities master plan to address the needs identified in the strategic planning survey
(e.g., building systems, bathroom upgrades, space utilization, enrollment patterns and programming needs).

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Special Projects:

Budget Planning:

By the end of the 2027-28 school year, the Office of Finance will increase education and engagement in the budget process at the
district and school levels.

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Calendar:

By the 2024–25 school year, the Office of Human Resources will have addressed the implementation of one versus two calendars.

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  Q1 Strategic Plan Report – Calendars

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  Q2 Strategic Plan Report – Calendars

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  Q3 Strategic Plan Report – Calendars

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  Q4 Strategic Plan Report – Calendars

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Communications:

By 2028, the communications department will have developed and implemented a communications plan to improve the image of the district and update the website.

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School Lunch Program:

During the 2023–24 school year, the nutrition department will increase student knowledge of USDA guidelines while improving the
quality of food services.

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