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Marquette Area Public Schools adopts $51.56 million 2026–27 budget, levies proposed millage
Summary
The Marquette Area Public Schools Board unanimously adopted the FY 2026–27 budget on June 22, approving $51,557,019 in appropriations and maintaining proposed levies of 18 mills on non‑principal residence property and 6 mills on commercial personal property. The board also authorized transfers to capital projects and reiterated concern about state funding uncertainty.
The Marquette Area Public Schools Board of Education unanimously adopted the district’s FY 2026–27 budget Monday night, approving $51,557,019 in General Fund appropriations and a proposed revenue estimate of $51,560,464.
Assistant Superintendent James Lampman presented the Proposed Original 2026–27 Budget, noting the state education budget remained unsettled. The board’s resolution shows local revenue of $17,646,336, state revenue of $33,098,366, and federal revenue of $710,762. The resolution also records proposed millage levies: 18.0000 mills on non‑principal residence (NON‑PRE) and 6.0000 mills on commercial personal property to support operations.
Board members stressed capital needs and the continuing uncertainty at the state level. The budget authorizes a $1,250,000 transfer from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund to support near‑term infrastructure work following voter approval in May of a $59.995 million bond. The document lists specific capital items in construction planning, including MSHS/BMS elevator upgrades ($634,826) and a transfer allocation for sinking fund projects such as a bus garage roof ($592,000).
A motion to adopt the 2026–27 Budget Resolution was made by Jennifer Ray and seconded by Cherryl Maddox‑Smith. The board recorded the motion and carried it 7‑0. "A motion was made by Jennifer Ray and seconded by Cherryl Maddox‑Smith to Adopt the 2026‑2027 Budget Resolution as presented," reads the meeting record.
Board President Kristen Cambensy closed general remarks by urging state lawmakers to resolve funding: "I would like to urge the legislators to do their jobs and make ours a little bit easier." The board also approved the May financial reports and the June personnel report as part of its consent agenda.
The district’s adopted budget keeps instruction as the largest function ($29.93 million proposed for 2026–27) and anticipates continued investments in special education and transportation, while assuming a modest increase in the foundation allowance to $10,300 per pupil for planning purposes. Lampman emphasized that the state’s final actions could still change revenues, and the board said it would monitor state decisions and return for amendments if necessary.
The board voted 7‑0 to adopt the budget. The next listed district action items include project bidding and the start of summer capital work.
