MARSHALL — Marshall Public Schools has detailed which positions and programs would be eliminated if voters reject the district’s $2 million, 10-year operating referendum this fall.
The district faces a $1.8 million shortfall for the 2025-26 school year, after running a $1.1 million deficit last year. Reserve funds have been used to cover the gaps, but district leaders say the practice is not sustainable.
At Tuesday’s school board meeting, officials presented a list of reductions totaling nearly $1.92 million. Staff and programs were notified of the potential cuts last week.
Activities would see an $81,000 reduction, including the elimination of junior high softball, speech, track, and gymnastics. Activity fees would increase for students, and senior citizens would begin paying for event passes.
Two unfilled positions, the Principal of Special Programs and Technology Integration Support, would remain vacant, while an administrative assistant role, one custodial position, a behavioral coach, and two parent-student connector positions would be cut. Three elementary aides and five academic support staff also face elimination.
Six Career and Technical Education positions would be reduced, impacting technology and pathway classes from elementary through high school. However, the Career and Technical Institute will remain open.
Teacher cuts would include three elementary core positions, three middle school core positions, and two high school roles, leading to larger class sizes.
Additional reductions include three media aide positions previously cut, one transportation route around the elementary schools, BARR program support at the high school, and $10,000 in software and supply savings.
Residents will vote on the referendum Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the middle school. Early voting begins Sept. 19 at the district office, and absentee ballots are also available.
More information is posted on the district’s referendum website, www.tomorrowstigers.org.
