Madison Metropolitan School District

Money Moves

Adopted its 2026-27 budget unanimously on Oct. 26 and certified a $512.3 million tax levy; it is rebuilding two elementary schools and re-bidding its health insurance

Madison's school board unanimously adopted the 2026-27 budget on October 26 and certified a $512.3 million tax levy. The district's fall forecast puts the average city homeowner's school tax bill up $335.24, or 6.87%, less than last year's increase, with the general fund at $555.4 million.

Updated Yesterday

Rule Changes

Operating; presenting class-size and family engagement updates to the board

Madison's school board got its annual look at class sizes on Nov. 2, 2026. Most sections fell within the district's policy limits, but 30% of elementary sections at Achievement Gap Reduction schools sat below the optimum band.

Updated 5 days ago

Rule Changes

Conducting boundary review

Thousands of Madison families could see their children's school assignments change as the district's two-year boundary review enters its second round of community input. District staff showed families draft boundary changes at an October 8 session; the board plans to vote in February 2027.

Updated Oct 16

Money Moves

As of October 2026: Executing voter-approved facility borrowing plan

The Madison Metropolitan School District board on September 28 approved $208 million in notes for Phase 2 of the 2024 facilities referendum. The board also approved $65 million in short-term cash-flow borrowing and is seeking an AA+ rating from Standard & Poor's for the sale.

Updated Oct 6

Built World

As of September 2026: Applicant for the Russett Road conditional use; project owner

Two west-side Madison school campuses will merge into one building after the Plan Commission granted a conditional use permit on August 31. The 204,000-square-foot structure at 5606 Russett Road pairs a three-story Akira Toki Middle School with a two-story Orchard Ridge Elementary. Construction starts January 2027.

Updated Sep 19

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Implementing instructional reform

The Madison Metropolitan School District board heard a presentation on professional learning priorities for 2026-27. The plan covers Illustrative Mathematics, the Sown to Grow social-emotional learning program, and standards-based learning at La Follette High School. The board took no formal action.

Updated Sep 15