Milwaukee Press Club: Newsmaker luncheon to focus on future of MPS

For more information, please contact:

The Milwaukee Press Club

Joette Richards, (262) 894-2224

milwaukeepressclub@gmail.com

http://www.milwaukeepressclub.org

– MEDIA ADVISORY –

MILWAUKEE , WI – Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent William Andrekopoulos will discuss the future of MPS at an upcoming Milwaukee Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Newsroom Pub in downtown Milwaukee at 137 E. Wells St . Members of the Milwaukee Press Club and the public are invited to attend.

Andrekopoulos will discuss the options facing the school district, including the possible dissolution of MPS. He also will provide insights on other issues, including his plans to close some schools and modify others, as well the district’s budget, staffing and educational issues.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel education reporter Alan J. Borsuk will be among the journalists on a panel participating in the discussion.

The Milwaukee Press Club’s Newsmaker Luncheon Series is sponsored by Journal Communications and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

The Press Club presents the Newsmaker Luncheons monthly to shed light on issues of the day. The public is invited to attend the luncheons. The cost to attend is $15 for MPC members, $20 for non-members, $10 for students. Lunch is included. Pre-registration and advance payment is required and may be done online at http://www.milwaukeepressclub.org. Checks may be mailed to the MPC at PO Box 176, North Prairie , WI 53153-0176 . Cancellations will be accepted up to 48 hours in advance for a full refund. Please contact Joette Richards at the Milwaukee Press Club at milwaukeepressclub@gmail.com with any questions; or to pay by credit card, call 262-894-2224.