The chart above shows how MCCSC invested its Education Fund, which pays for expenses directly related to student instruction and learning, including teacher salaries, classroom supplies, and instructional materials.

Instruction
Direct teaching and learning activities (ex: Teacher Wages & Benefits, Instructional Materials, etc.)

Support Services (Education Fund)
Systems enabling teaching through administrative and teacher support (ex: Counseling, Nursing, School Administration, Libraries, etc.)

Transfers
Movements of funds between accounts to meet statutory requirements, support programs, or meet or maintain financial structure (ex: Transfers from Education to Operations Fund). 

The chart above shows how MCCSC invested its Operations Fund, which covers the day-to-day costs of running school buildings that aren't directly tied to classroom instruction, such as transportation, utilities, building maintenance, custodial services, and technology.  

Support Services (Operations Fund)
Systems enabling teaching through operational supports (ex: Transportation, IT, Custodial Services, etc.)

Community Services Programs serving families and the community (ex: Childcare, ECA Coaches, etc.)

Facilities Acquisition & Construction
Investments in buildings and learning environments (ex: Major Equipment, Systems, Capital Site Improvements, etc.)

Transfers
Movements of funds between accounts to meet statutory requirements, support programs, or meet or maintain financial structure (ex: Transfers from Education to Operations Fund). 

The chart above shows how MCCSC invested its 2022 and 2023 Referendum Funds.

A portion of all teacher and support staff wages and benefits are paid for by the 2022 Referendum. Teachers/Salaried Staff received a $4,500 base pay increase beginning with the 2022-2023 school year. Support Staff received $2.25 hourly raises beginning November 9, 2022, in addition to a 1.5% raise effective January 1, 2023.

The 2023 Referendum primarily expands families’ access to early learning by eliminating or heavily discounting tuition costs for 3-Year-Old Preschool and 4-Year-Old Pre-K programs. Funding also covers the cost of student school supplies, college course fees, and Career and Technical Education costs.

Instruction
Direct teaching and learning activities (ex: Teacher Wages & Benefits, Instructional Materials, etc.)

Support Services
Is there a separate definition for Referendum Funds vs Educ & Operations?

Community Services Programs serving families and the community (ex: Childcare, ECA Coaches, etc.)

Transfers
Movements of funds between accounts to meet statutory requirements, support programs, or meet or maintain financial structure (ex: Transfers from Education to Operations Fund). 

The chart above shows how MCCSC invested its Debt Service Fund, which is used to repay bonds and other long-term debt the school corporation has incurred for major capital projects like building construction, renovations, or equipment purchases.  

Debt Services
Repayment of principal and interest on loans, bonds, and debt obligations (ex: Debt Service Fund)