MBSD Press Release - 1/11/25

MILWAUKEE, WI – January 11th, 2025 – This morning, in a special meeting of the Board, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors met with the Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates (HYA) search firm to review applications for the position of Milwaukee Superintendent of Schools. In December, the Board decided to reopen the application window to develop a deeper slate of candidates. We are pleased to share that the Board received an additional 15 applications, bringing the total number of applicants to 48.

The Board will be holding first round interviews for candidates in the last week of January, at which time they will select finalists. Finalists names will be released on January 31st, and those selected will be invited to spend two days in the district on February 6th and 7th, meeting with stakeholders and participating in finalist interviews with the Board.

The Board aims to announce Milwaukee's next Superintendent in late February or early March.

An abbreviated timeline is as follows:

Anticipated Search Timeline

January 11, 2025 (Saturday) - Candidates Review

January 27th and 28th, 2025 - First Round Interviews

January 29th, 2025 - Board Deliberations

January 31st, 2025 - Finalists Announced

February 6th and 7th, 2025 - Finalists Day in the District

TBD 2025 - Board decision following background checks and site visits

July 1, 2025 - Superintendent contract formally begins

For more information, please contact the MPS Office of Board Governance at (414) 475-8284 or at governance@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.

About Milwaukee Public Schools: Milwaukee Public Schools is dedicated providing high-quality education to all students. Our mission is to ensure that every student is prepared for success in college, career, and life.

About HYA: HYA is a leading executive search firm specializing in the recruitment of educational leaders. With a commitment to excellence and focus on community engagement, HYA has successfully placed leaders in school districts across the country.