Wisconsin Policy Forum: Madison Schools find stability in 2027 budget; future to force tougher choices

After years of major budget shifts linked to federal pandemic funding and referenda, the Madison Metropolitan School District’s 2027 budget proposal is marked by stability, with brisk spending growth but few major changes. Our annual brief on Superintendent Joe Gothard’s budget proposal finds the district in a relatively strong position. The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) can point to...