The annual timeline for developing the school district's budget is:

• July 1: Beginning of the fiscal year
• August-October: Independent firm audits school district finances
• September: School Board adopts a preliminary levy for property taxes payable the following calendar year
• November-December: Annual Audit Report to the School Board
• December: Annual Truth in Taxation Hearing and School Board adoption of the next year's final property tax levy
• February-April: Budget development work
• March: Deadline for retirement notifications
• March-April: Communication with staff about next year's assignments
• June: School Board adopts final budget

For more information on the budget and finances of MCW Schools, contact Superintendent Cori Reynolds.

Review the Martin County West Schools report from the MN Department of Education here.