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Budget Information

2025-2026 MMSD Budget Development

How does it work?

Every year, we set out to develop a budget for our district that aligns with our Strategic Framework, meets the needs of students and staff, and is fiscally responsible in light of State mandated revenue restrictions. Our process is to:

  • Collect and analyze input from students, staff and families collected throughout the year
  • Work with schools and departments to determine budgeting goals and guiding principles 
  • Create a revenue forecast based on current law and projected enrollment
  • Develop and fund our equity investments in line with the Strategic Framework and input received throughout the year
  • Create a district-wide staffing plan using enrollment projections 
  • Develop a positive compensation strategy, including salaries/wages and benefits
  • Budget expected increases, such as utilities and transportation costs
  • Identify savings needed to balance budget gaps, focusing at the central office level first

Every year in May and June, the Board revisits this budget process to confirm directional decisions early in the process.  Revisiting budget assumptions throughout the year continues to be critically important.  At the October Board of Education meeting, the 2025-2026 Fall Original Budget was reviewed and approved. 

2025-2026 Fall Approved Budget

2025-2026FallApprovedBudget (PDF)

MMSD 2025-2026 Published Budget

A18_BudgetPublicationFormatFY26FALLPage1 (PDF)
A18_BudgetPublicationFormatFY26FALLPage2 (PDF)

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