I felt compelled to write this following Monday's Madison School Board meeting. Madison voters will go to the polls on May 11. They will be tasked with considering a budget that must be fiscally sound while providing the highest quality of education possible.

As of April 26, the 2021 fiscal year fund balance projection was reported to be $774,088.51. This significant amount can and should be used to reduce Madison tax bills. Additionally, it is assumed the school board will set aside a “contingency fund” of 2.5 percent of net assessment. This figure has not been determined yet. Last year, $154,703 was set aside, “just in case."

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