Milwaukee Public Schools is considering delaying teacher cost of living raises to help close a $46 million budget deficit.
This comes as the teachers’ union seeks a roughly 2.6% increase set to begin in July.
The proposal sparked tense exchanges at a recent budget meeting as educators voiced frustration over potential cuts.
District leaders cite declining enrollment and insufficient state funding as contributing factors.
The budget must be finalized by the end of May.
Officials say postponing all inflationary raises until next year would help MPS save around $20 million.
