2026 Budget
MCCSC 2026 Certified Budget
Our Spending “Guardrails”
Source: Department of Local Government Finance - Monroe County 2026 Budget Order
MCCSC's budget funds every aspect of running our school corporation—from the teachers in our classrooms to the buses that bring students to school, from the social workers supporting student wellbeing to the custodians keeping buildings clean and safe. Every dollar is directed toward creating the best possible learning experience for every student.
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Read below to learn how each of our budget “Funds” supports our students and schools.
Budget Explained
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Education Fund:
Pays for Teachers and Learning
The Education Fund pays for expenses directly related to student instruction and learning, such as teacher salaries, classroom supplies, and instructional materials.
Funded by: State Tuition Support paid in a “per-pupil” amount based on student enrollment, called “Average Daily Membership” (ADM)
Approximately 48% of 2026 Budget
Operations Fund:
Pays for Daily Operations
The Operations Fund 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. The fund also covers staff in these areas, in addition to support and administrative staff that are not directly tied to classroom instruction.
Funded by: Local property taxes
Approximately 21% of 2026 Budget
2022 Referendum Fund: Supports Teachers, Staff & Learning
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.
Funded by: Monroe County voters approved an eight-year local property tax referendum in 2022.
Approximately 13% of 2026 Budget
Debt Service Fund:
Pays for Building & Renovation
The Debt Service Fund is used to repay bonds and other long-term debt the school corporation has incurred for major capital projects like building construction, renovations, or large equipment purchases.
Funded by: Local property taxes
Approximately 11% of 2026 Budget
2023 Referendum Fund: Supports Early Learning
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.
Funded by: Monroe County voters approved an eight-year local property tax referendum in 2023.
Approximately 6% of 2026 Budget