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FY26 Budget Information

Welcome to the Milton Town School District FY26 Budget page. As we begin the budget planning process, this page will serve as a placeholder and resource for updates. Please check back regularly, as we will be adding new information and details as the process moves forward. Our goal is to keep you informed on where we are in the planning stages and what’s ahead.

Budget Finances

Your guide to the Milton Town School District Budget. Every year the district receives key information from the state that arrives on specific dates; as that information becomes available, we add it to our budget page. The following budget finances will be populated as updates are available.
  1. Budget
    1. Proposed Draft Budget (coming soon)
  2. Revenue
    1. Revenue Sources (Chart)
  3. Expenses
    1. Expenses by Function (Chart)
  4. Tax Impact & Income Sensitivity
    1. Estimated Property Tax Impact (Table)
    2. Income Sensitivity (Table)
As budget information becomes available the budget book will be updated.

Presentations

Timeline

Budget Timeline Graphic
  1. Initial Planning & Goal Setting
    • Timeline: Early Fall
    • The administration and school board set financial priorities for the upcoming year. Evaluating current expenditures, forecasting future needs, and aligning the budget with the district's academic goals, programs, staffing, and facility needs.
  2. Budget Development
    • Timeline: Late Fall
    • School administrators (principals) work to develop a draft budget which includes identifying faculty & staff needs to determine the specific funding required for each school.
  3. School Board Review & Revisions
    • Timeline: Winter
    • The draft budget is presented to the MTSD school board for review. The board will discuss the draft budget during public meetings where board members provide feedback based on financial constraints and public feedback.
  4. Proposed Budget is Presented to the Public
    • Timeline: Late Winter
    • The school board presents the revised draft budget as the proposed budget for the March Town Meeting Day vote. Community presentations are scheduled to collect input, educate our school community, and keep them informed about the district's financial needs. This step ensures transparency and fosters engagement before the final vote.
  5. Community Vote
    • Timeline: March 4, 2025
    • The approved budget is put to a vote by the community. Voters decide whether to adopt or reject the proposed budget, impacting the district’s plans for the coming fiscal year.

Town Meeting Day

March 4, 2025, 7 am - 7 pm
Milton Town Offices

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