MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced the proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year Monday: $1.6 billion. 

The district says this budget addresses a $46 million deficit from 2024-25 while adding more teachers and classroom support and reducing administrative staff.  

“MPS is at an inflection point, and this budget will guide our next steps toward accelerating student achievement, ensuring staff are where we need them, and that our schools are safe and welcoming for all,” said Dr. Cassellius. “We had to make very tough decisions that have impacted talented colleagues that we respect and care for. At the same time, we have an obligation to our students, their families, and the taxpayers of Milwaukee to use these resources in a way that will take MPS in a direction that is sustainable and effective.”

The district says the budget also reduces services from outside vendors by $46 million, including contracts and costs related to charter schools no longer authorized by the district.

The budget will be presented to the Milwaukee Board of School Directors Thursday, May 7. A vote will be taken later this month. 

You can find the full proposed budget by clicking here.