MPS board reviewing budget for current school year

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Despite a state intervention looming over the district, it's still business as usual with Montgomery Public Schools. Tuesday night, the school board reviewed its budget for the current school year.

When the state superintendent notified MPS of his intention to intervene, he listed financial concerns as the primary reason for the action. It also didn't help that the district's budget was due to the state back in September.

Now, five months later - and five months into the school year they're budgeting for - they finally have a draft ready for review. The proposed budget shows enrollment in the district dropping about 400 students this school year.

It's no small task to budget for Montgomery Public Schools. The district is expected to take in and spend about $300 million in this budget.

The good news is that this budget is a balanced one with a little surplus to add to the unreserved fund.

The board will hold another meeting on this draft budget Wednesday at noon.

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