What are the LRFMP Steering Committees?

The Long-Range Facilities Master Plan (LRFMP) Steering Committees are groups formed by Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) to help guide the planning process for the district’s school buildings. These committees will bring together parents, students, staff, and community leaders from across Milwaukee who bring diverse perspectives to ensure the plan reflects the collective needs and values of the MPS community.

The committees will review data, discuss challenges and opportunities, and provide input to prioritize strategies that create safe, sustainable, and adaptable learning spaces for all students. They will work collaboratively to support the district’s commitment to equity, transparency, and long-term success, focusing on the success of MPS schools as a whole rather than individual ones. 

By participating in these committees, members play a key role in shaping a plan that aligns with the MPS Strategic Plan initiative of "Rightsizing the District", helping the district balance its building populations, enabling MPS to provide high-quality learning environments and educational opportunities for all students.

How many LRFMP Steering Committees are there?

Use the region search tool to find out which region you are in: bit.ly/mps-lrfmp-regions-map 

What will LRFMP Steering Committees focus on?

The LRFMP Steering Committees will help guide the planning process to ensure MPS school buildings meet the needs of students, staff, and the community. Their work includes reviewing data, identifying challenges, and recommending strategies to create safe, sustainable, and adaptable learning environments.

The committees will prioritize equity, transparency, and collaboration while aligning their efforts with the MPS Strategic Plan initiative of "Rightsizing the District", helping the district balance its building populations, enabling MPS to provide high-quality learning environments and educational opportunities for all students. Their focus will be on the collective success of all MPS schools, working to support student success and ensure facilities reflect the values and needs of the entire community.

When and where will LRFMP Steering Committee meetings happen?

Who can be an LRFMP Steering Committee member?

LRFMP Steering Committee members can include MPS parents, students, staff, and community leaders who are committed to supporting the success of MPS. The intent is for members to represent the diverse perspectives and needs of the MPS community, bringing insights from their unique experiences and backgrounds. Steering Committee member input will be key to shaping a transparent and equitable plan that prioritizes high-quality learning environments for every MPS student. 

Below are the expectations for LRFMP Steering Committee Members: 

Attend Monthly Meetings

• Participate in one 90-minute Steering Committee evening meeting each month, or two 90-minute evening meetings each month if serving on both a Regional and the Citywide Steering Committee (childcare for potty-trained children aged 3 and above will be provided as needed).

• Attend evening meetings held in person at MPS Central Services (5225 W. Vliet St.) during the school year and virtually (e.g., via Zoom) during summer break. 

Support Districtwide Goals

• Focus on the success of MPS schools as a whole, rather than advocating for individual schools.

• Help prioritize student success by ensuring that the district’s learning spaces meet student needs, balancing building populations, and enabling MPS to provide high-quality learning environments and educational opportunities for all students.

Collaborate, Communicate, and Engage

• Work with a diverse group of stakeholders, including parents, students, staff, and community members, to guide the district’s planning process.

• Share project updates to keep their local community informed and make sure their input is included in the planning process.

What has been shared with the Milwaukee Board of School Directors about the LRFMP Steering Committees?

The LRFMP Steering Committee Framework was shared at the November 19, 2024 Milwaukee Board of School Directors Committee on Accountability, Finance, and Personnel (AFP) meeting. 

The recording of the meeting and the framework document are included below.

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