Funding Our Priorities
Our goal: To create a balanced budget that reflects our MPCSD vision and priorities.
Our school district is committed to a budget process that is transparent and effective. We aim to align our budget directly with our district's vision and priorities, using best practices to achieve our goals. We actively work to identify and incorporate community priorities into our financial planning.
A key part of our approach is to anticipate future expenses, including those for staff, operations, and new projects, while ensuring we can maintain competitive compensation to attract and retain great educators. We are dedicated to facilitating a balanced budget for at least three years and maintaining a healthy reserve to protect against economic uncertainties.

3 Phase Process
Phase 1: Information and Input
Budget 101 Information Sessions for the Community:
- September 18, 2025 7-8pm Zoom
- September 24, 2025 9-10am TERC
Community Survey - October, 2025
Staff Survey - October, 2025
Leadership Team Input
Phase 2: Analysis
Leadership Team Research
Internal analysis of survey data
Union engagement - staff survey
Board Study Session: Review of research and data
- November 6, 2025
Phase 3: Identify & Recommend
Identify budget revisions
Leadership and Union Engagement
Seek feedback from board & community (regular board meetings)
- January 15, 2026
- February 12, 2026
Take action on staffing adjustments for 2026-27
- March 5, 2026
Review and seek approval of the 2026-27 adopted budget
- June 4, 2026 & June 11, 2026
