06.15.2026 Marshall Public Schools Board Meeting

The June 15, 2026, meeting of the Marshall Public Schools Board focused extensively on the upcoming fiscal year 2027 budget and related financial planning. The board reviewed enrollment trends, legislative updates affecting funding formulas, and the impact of new state policies such as Minnesota paid leave. A significant portion of the discussion centered on budget cuts made in response to declining enrollment and a failed referendum, with efforts to balance the budget through staff reductions, increased activity fees, and other cost-saving measures. The board approved the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2027, which projects a nearly balanced budget despite a planned deficit in the current year. Additionally, the board approved a contract with Joel Riley Construction for the middle school parking lot project, a capital improvement funded through the Long-Term Facility Maintenance program, with work scheduled to begin imminently and complete by mid-August. Other procurement-related approvals included the superintendent's incentive compensation and appointments of student representatives to the Community Service program. Overall, the meeting addressed key procurement and budgetary decisions critical to the district's financial health and infrastructure maintenance.