Investing in a Bright Future at Marshall Public Schools

Looking ahead, our district faces significant financial challenges. State funding for public schools continues to lag behind the rate of inflation, and one-time COVID relief funds are projected to run out within the next few years. Without additional revenue, the district will need to make operational cuts that would impact staffing levels, class sizes and student programs.

At Marshall Public Schools, our vision is to provide our learners with a safe, equitable and respectful learning environment. We know that investments in educational programs, staffing and student services are critical to that vision.

To protect the services and programs that students depend on, Marshall Public Schools sought to reinstate an operating levy of $675 per pupil unit in November 2022. The levy would have been used to stabilize the district’s finances, protect student services, maintain staffing levels and manage rising costs.

Voters ultimately rejected the levy. Now, district leaders are reexamining options to reduce budgets to avoid deficit spending.