While the Madison school district anticipated that it would need to use its reserves to cover a significant deficit this year, the district managed to balance its $668 million budget without drawing from its rainy day funds. But district officials are now bracing for possible new holes in the budget caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown.
On Monday, the School Board approved the Madison Metropolitan School District’s final budget for the 2025-26 school year. The district plans to spend $574 million on day-to-day operations, compared to $577 million in revenue.
This year’s budget is 10% higher in both revenue and expenses compared to last year, with additional spending focused on the district’s priorities like expanding 4K options and boosting staffing, which went up by nearly 60 full-time equivalent positions. About 81% of the district’s budget goes toward staff compensation and benefits…