Budget forum weighs MPS deficit and payroll share
About 70 people attended a Monday budget forum for Marshall Public Schools as leaders seek a plan to cover a projected 1 to 1.8 million gap by July 1. Board President Vic Potter returned after injuries from a January I-69 crash and urged public input while Board Vice President Paul Beardslee outlined revenue and enrollment uncertainties and the heavy payroll burden facing the district.
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Marshall Public Schools faces budget shortfall forum notes
The Marshall Public School Board collected responses on what residents like about MPS, highlighting teaching quality, athletics, arts, community support, technology, enrichment, class size and full day kindergarten. Budget fixes discussed included central office consolidation, privatizing transportation, extending the day but shortening the year, postponing textbooks, boosting enrollment via school of choice, cutting energy costs and closing Shearman School with related programs.
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