Factors Impacting This Year's Budget

Widespread reductions not necessary; conservative investments to meet academic and financial sustainability goals recommended

Possible per pupil or special project increases from the legislature

• This is a funding year for our legislature.
• School districts typically expect some per pupil increase.
• Increases for more than 15 years have not met inflation – typically 1%-2%.
• MPS focusing on increasing special education funding from the legislature.

$30 million increase in referendum dollars

Per promises to stakeholders, dollars targeted for:

• MPS core priorities of equity, literacy, social and emotional competence, and student support services
• Creating a sustainable compensation structure, including equitable pay for lowest paid employees
• Ensuring compliance with laws across the district
• A comprehensive district design to increase both academic and enrollment long-term

Decreased student enrollment

Student enrollment down across the district and across urban districts nationwide. Several reasons:

• Competition from charter schools.
• Fewer students applying for Educational Benefits. MPS then receives fewer dollars that follow students living in poverty – Title I and Compensatory dollars.
• Reduced live births now and over the next five years.

Need to rebuild fund balance