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Madison superintendent flags special‑education and snow costs in budget update
Summary
Superintendent Cook told the Board of Education the district faces a roughly $245,000 projected shortfall for external special‑education placements and significant snow‑response and custodial overtime costs, prompting a soft freeze on major building purchases while committees seek savings.
Superintendent Dr. Cook told the Madison Public Schools Board of Education that the district is tracking several near‑term budget pressures that could require adjustments before the fiscal year closes.
"At this time, we're running a deficit of $245,000" for special‑education external placements, Cook said, and noted a $50,000 projected shortfall in repairs and maintenance. Snow removal and related custodial overtime have been a significant driver this year: Cook described…
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