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Milwaukee and Madison schools face budget shortfalls, holding public meetings and planning for cuts to protect classrooms and ensure fiscal stability.
Milwaukee Public Schools is holding public budget meetings in February and March to address a $46 million shortfall, focusing on protecting classrooms, capping class sizes, and improving fiscal health through hiring freezes, increased meal program participation, and transportation savings.
The district plans central services staffing cuts to redirect funds to schools and offers free childcare at in-person sessions.
Meanwhile, Madison Metropolitan School District is beginning early planning for its 2026-27 budget, facing a projected $30.2 million to $38.2 million in new costs from inflation, health insurance, and salary adjustments, along with a $62 million special education funding gap and $7 million less in state aid.
Both districts are prioritizing transparency, public input, and long-term fiscal stability amid ongoing funding challenges.
Las escuelas de Milwaukee y Madison enfrentan déficits presupuestarios, celebrando reuniones públicas y planeando recortes para proteger las aulas y garantizar la estabilidad fiscal.