Board of School Directors
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors shapes public education through elected leadership, community engagement, and transparent governance.
As established by law, the Board consists of nine members: one director elected at-large and eight directors elected from numbered districts. The typical term for a director is four years, and they each serve until their successor has been elected and qualified.
Legally, school boards are agents of the state, created by the legislature and selected by voters to provide the community with educational programs and facilities. The Milwaukee Board of School Directors is the policy-making body for the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) system.
LEGAL REF.: United States Constitution, Tenth Amendment
Wisconsin Constitution, Article X
Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter 119
Current Board Directors
Discover who is on the Milwaukee Board of School Directors—including the director for your district.
Office of Board Governance
The Office of Board Governance (OBG) coordinates among the Board, the Office of Accountability and Efficiency, and the Office of the Superintendent to assist with establishing district goals, priorities, rules, and policies. OBG supports the Board in effectively and efficiently governing the district by providing the most independent information available. OBG has three main functions: Board Services, Clerk and Information Services, and Legislative Advocacy Services.
Board Committees
Committees meet monthly or at the call of the committee chair. Learn more about each committee:
Upcoming Meetings
Discover a calendar of upcoming meetings (including agendas), livestreaming options, and details about how to testify.
Stay Informed: See What’s Next
Subscribe to E-Notify
The Office of Board Governance uses the City of Milwaukee's E-Notify system. E-Notify automatically alerts subscribers when notices and agendas for meetings of the Board and its committees have been published by emailing the link(s).
Anyone may subscribe for free online. The Milwaukee Board of School Directors is listed under "City Agency Meetings" on the sign-up page. Note: Milwaukee Public Schools is also listed under "News Releases," but this does not include Board notices or agendas.
Previous Meetings
Review proceedings (minutes) from previous meetings or listen to audio recordings.
Updates from the Board
Requests and Concerns
Public Records Requests
The policy in Wisconsin is to give the public the greatest amount of access to governmental records possible. MPS responds to all requests for public records in a timely manner.
Information Requests
MPS recognizes the importance of effective two-way communication between the district and the community that it serves. We strive to provide citizens with all of the information necessary to understand district functions.
Public Comment
The Board is always open to hearing feedback from constituents. To share your thoughts on an item on a Board agenda, a policy being considered, or a matter that you would like to see considered on a future board meeting agenda, submit a public comment.
Rules, Policies, and Procedures
The rules and policies established by the Board are divided into four categories: Administrative Policies, Administrative Procedures, Board Governance Policies, and Board Rules.
Charter School Development
By statute, the Wisconsin Charter School Law authorizes the Milwaukee Board of School Directors to establish MPS charter schools.