Millions of dollars annually from Potawatomi Bingo Casino proceeds will end this month as the school prepares to lean on its endowment and investments
When casino money started flowing 20 years ago, the first changes at Indian Community School of Milwaukee were relatively modest: Grades that had been cut because of budget concerns were restored. The school started paying employees’ health and dental insurance. Staffing was increased.
Later came building repairs and salary increases.
Today, the school has moved to 177 acres in this southwestern suburb, in an architecturally stunning building that honors the environment but has at least six computers, a Smart Board display and an audio system in every classroom.
The big question: Can it be sustained?