MRPS Budget
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FY`25 BUDGET History
On Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 the revised budget was passed by the voters of Montpelier and Roxbury (yes: 1,045 | no: 650).
On Monday, April 29th, 2024 the board and administration hosted a budget informational hearing as supported by this presentation. Please review the draft meeting minutes and/or watch the meeting video.
On Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 the board met and unanimously approved a new proposed budget and warning to send to the voters on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 and voted to educate elementary-aged students from Roxbury in Montpelier starting next school year.
On Tuesday, March 12th, 2024 the board held a special meeting to continue the budget discussion as supported by this presentation. Please review the meeting minutes and/or watch the meeting video.
On Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 the board met and discussed paths forward for the presentation of a revised budget as supported by this presentation. Please review the meeting minutes and/or watch the meeting video.
Town Meeting Day, Tuesday, March 5th, 2024: The voters of Montpelier did not approve the FY`25 school budget as presented (yes: 1,214 | no: 1,507) and the voters of Roxbury did (yes: 173 | no: 139 ). The combined yes: 1,387 and no: 1,646 votes means the FY`25 school budget did not pass as presented.
On Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 the board was briefly updated that H.850 was passed by both the House and Senate. Please review the draft meeting minutes and/or watch the meeting video.
On Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 the board discussed potential changes to Act 127. The board decided not to reopen the budget and warning that they approved on January 17th, 2024. Please review the draft meeting minutes, meeting summary, and/or watch the meeting video.
On Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 the board and community reviewed the final FY`25 budget and warning. The board voted unanimously to approve both. Please review the meeting minutes, meeting summary, and/or watch the meeting video.
On Wednesday, January 3, 2024 the board and community heard a presentation and engaged in discussion around minor updates to the FY`25 budget. This meeting served as the budget Public Forum. Please review the meeting minutes, meeting summary, and/or watch the meeting video.
On Wednesday, December 20, 2023 the board and community heard a presentation and engaged in discussion around minor updates to the FY`25 budget. Please review the meeting minutes, meeting summary, and/or watch the meeting video.
On Wednesday, December 13, 2023 the board and community hear a presentation and engaged in discussion around the first draft of the FY`25 budget. Please review the meeting minutes, meeting summary, and/or watch the meeting video.
On Wednesday, December 6, 2023 the school board heard a presentation regarding directions the board could take to reduce our education spending and thus tax rates given Act 127. The board directed the MRPS administration to look at potential cuts to salaries and benefits, school-based budgets, and facilities, and a proposed amount to draw from the reserve fund. Please review the meeting minutes, meeting summary, and/or watch the meeting video.
On Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 the school board heard a presentation regarding hypothetical directions the board could take to reduce our education spending and thus tax rates given Act 127. Please review the meeting minutes, meeting summary, and/or watch the meeting video.
On Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 the school board heard a presentation regarding updates on the budget pressures. Please review the meeting minutes, meeting summary, and/or watch the meeting video.
On Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 the school board heard a presentation regarding the pressures MRPS is facing this budget season and, potentially, for the next several years. Please review the meeting minutes, meeting summary and/or watch the meeting video.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend board meetings in person or virtually. Please visit our agendas page for agendas and virtual links to join.
FY`24 Budget
3/7/23 - The FY’24 Budget was passed by the towns of Montpelier & Roxbury
3/6/23 - Budget Informational Meeting Presentation
1/17/23 - Budget & Warning Approval and Approved Warning
1/4/23 - Budget Public Forum
12/21/22 - Second FY`24 Draft Budget Presentation
12/7/22 - First FY`24 Draft Budget Presentation
FY`23 Budget
3/1/22 - The FY’23 Budget was passed by the towns of Montpelier & Roxbury
2/28/22 - Budget Information Meeting Presentation
1/19/22 - Budget & Warning Approval and Approved Warning
1/5/22 - Budget Public Forum
12/15/21 - Second FY`23 Draft Budget Presentation
12/1/21 - First FY`23 Draft Budget Presentation
FY`22 BudgeT
3/2/21 - The FY’22 Budget was passed by the towns of Montpelier & Roxbury
3/1/21 - Budget Informational Meeting Presentation
2/3/21 - Fifth FY`22 Draft Budget Presentation
1/20/21 - Fourth FY`22 Draft Budget Presentation
1/6/21 - Third FY`22 Draft Budget Presentation
12/16/20 - Second FY`22 Draft Budget Presentation
12/2/20 - First FY`22 Draft Budget Presentation
FY`22 Budget Discussion and FY`22 Budget Timeline
FY`21 Budget
3/2/20 - Budget Information Meeting Presentation
FY`21 Approved Warning
1/15/20 - Fourth FY`21 Draft Budget Presentation
1/8/20 - Third FY`21 Draft Budget Presentation
12/18/19 - Second FY`21 Draft Budget Presentation
12/4/19 - First FY`21 Draft Budget Presentation
9/18/19 - FY`21 Budget Timeline