Milwaukee Public Schools seeks proposals for legislative liaison and lobbying services involving communication with Wisconsin state officials and, to a lesser extent, federal officials and regulatory agencies about education policy, funding, and related subjects identified by its Office of Governmental Relations. The work requires education-policy expertise, including local control, school governance, legislation and state education funding, as well as collaboration with public education advocacy groups. Relevant policy areas include special education funding, public instruction regulations, revenue-limit fairness, educational accountability, voucher-school funding, health care, and early childhood education, and prior public-education-sector experience is required.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
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Milwaukee Public Schools Contracts
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Qualtrics LLC at Milwaukee Public Schools
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines an agreement between Qualtrics, LLC and Milwaukee Public Schools for Qualtrics Cloud Services (EX and CX) and associated Professional Services. The contract, effective July 1, 2023, until June 30, 2024, details a total cost of $277,068.75. It integrates Qualtrics' standard Terms of Service, Service Level, Fees, and Cloud Service Exhibits, along with a comprehensive Data Processing Agreement and Technical and Organizational Measures, defining service delivery, payment terms, data protection, and security protocols.
Qualtrics LLC at Milwaukee Public Schools
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract details the provision of Qualtrics Cloud Professional services to Milwaukee Public Schools. The agreement spans 12 months, from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with a total cost of $193,902.19. It includes comprehensive terms of service, specific service level commitments, and a data processing agreement, emphasizing data security, privacy, and compliance.
Qualtrics LLC at Milwaukee Public Schools
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an Order Form (Contract Number C033773) between Qualtrics LLC and Milwaukee Board of School Directors d/b/a Milwaukee Public Schools. It details the purchase of Cloud Services, specifically XM for Customer Experience - Frontline Digital Interactions, for an initial term from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The total fee for this initial 12-month period is $252,072.00 USD. The order is subject to a Master Services Agreement or General Terms and Conditions dated July 30, 2024, and includes exhibits for Subscription Term and Fees, Cloud Service details, and Service Levels.
Goodwill TalentBridge LLC at Milwaukee Public Schools
Effective: Feb 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details a Professional Services Contract between the Milwaukee Board of School Directors (MPS) and Goodwill Talentbridge, LLC, for contingent staffing services. Initially effective from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2027, the contract's scope was expanded to include substitute teachers, and the total compensation was updated to not exceed $17,000,000.00 for the initial term, as detailed in several modifications.
ONE ON ONE LEARNING CORP at Milwaukee Public Schools
Effective: Jan 16, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Professional Services Contract between One on One Learning, Corp. and Milwaukee Board of School Directors (MPS) outlines the provision of after-school tutoring services in mathematics and literacy for Fernwood School students in grades K-5. The contract is effective from January 16, 2026, to May 29, 2026, with total compensation not exceeding $13,869.00, payable at a rate of $69.00 per hour. The agreement also includes detailed terms regarding compensation, indemnification, background checks, insurance, termination clauses, and other compliance requirements.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Milwaukee Public Schools
Committee on Strategic Planning and Budget Committee Meeting
Date: Oct 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed and discussed the 2026-2027 fiscal year proposed fall budget adjustments, including updates to various funds such as nutrition, transportation, and capital construction. Key discussion points included revenue impacts from enrollment changes, financial recovery plans, and upcoming procedural updates regarding budgetary controls. Additionally, the meeting addressed public comments regarding school safety and specific incidents requiring security attention.
H.W. Longfellow School School Improvement Plan 2024-2027
Date: Jan 1, 2024Type: Strategic Plan
This School Improvement Plan outlines strategic initiatives for H.W. Longfellow School for the period of 2024-2027. Key areas of focus include instruction, leveraging professional learning communities to enhance academic achievement in literacy and math, and climate and culture, implementing a multi-level system of supports to foster a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for all students. The plan aims to inspire students to become successful citizens through a rigorous, equitable, and bilingual K-8 community school experience.
Frances Brock Starms Discovery Learning Center School Improvement Plan 2024-2027
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This School Improvement Plan for Frances Brock Starms Discovery Learning Center outlines strategies for enhancing instruction through Professional Learning Communities and improving climate and culture through a Multi-level System of Supports. The plan aims to foster collective efficacy among staff, deliver rigorous instruction, and ensure increased student achievement in literacy and math, with a target of at least one year's growth by the end of the 2025-26 school year. Additionally, it seeks to create a safe, secure, and welcoming school environment by providing equitable and consistent practices and interventions. The vision emphasizes empowering children, families, and the community to achieve success through high-quality, standards-based education with real-world application, guided by values including academic achievement, equity, and a positive school environment.
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