Preparing All Students for Success

MSBSD's Budget Development Process

Each year, the Superintendent develops a proposed budget for presentation to the School Board. The budget is built over several months and reflects projected revenues, anticipated costs, district priorities, and community feedback.

The School Board reviews the proposal and takes action on a balanced preliminary budget. That preliminary budget may be adjusted if revenue assumptions change before final adoption. The adopted budget prioritizes spending aligned with district goals and ensures resources follow students.

This website is maintained throughout the process as a resource for the community and a central location for information regarding the Mat-Su Borough School District’s FY27 budget.

The FY27 Preliminary Budget Reductions FAQ provides information about the district’s current budget outlook, the proposed reductions under consideration, and the timeline for Board action.

School consolidation scenarios are included as part of the administration’s FY27 budget recommendation. The School Consolidation FAQ provides additional information regarding the process and considerations.

March 4, 6:00 p.m. – School Board Meeting

The administration presents recommended reductions and community input.

March 18, 6:00 p.m. - School Board Meeting

The Board is scheduled to approve a balanced preliminary FY27 budget.

The School Board will formally adopt the final budget after state and borough revenue amounts are confirmed.

We Want Your Input:

Stakeholder input matters. Earlier in the process, the District gathered feedback through the Budget Priority Survey and the Balancing Act budget simulator.

While the Budget Priority Survey is now closed, individuals may continue to share feedback in two ways: by using the Balancing Act budget simulator or by submitting the MSBSD FY27 Preliminary Budget Feedback Form.

All comments, simulator submissions, emails, and form responses received during the budget development process are reviewed, compiled, and shared with the School Board prior to budget action and final adoption.

Leave Feedback on the Proposed Budget

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Explore the Budget with the Balancing Act Tool

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Additional Resources:

Download and read the FY 2027 Preliminary Budget Presentation
Comments can be emailed to Budget@matsuk12.us
Prior year financial statements and budget documents are available at www.matsuk12.us/finance
Budget presentations as presented to the School Board and the public are available at www.matsuk12.us/budgetpresentations