School Allocations

The MPS expense budget has two main components: school allocations and department allocations.

School allocations are budgets provided directly to school principals, via predictable staffing and other revenue. In consultation with their school communities, principals then assign the staff and non-salary items accordingly, as well as make any determinations about how available discretionary funds will be used. 

Some funding sources are restricted which means there are allowable uses for those funds. Additionally, when it comes to staffing and class size considerations, principals also have to adhere to collective bargaining agreements, state standards and other legal requirements. Additionally, student preferences may also impact elective offerings and other non-core classes

The table below shows the primary funding allocation types that are provided in school allocations. It is important to note that school allocations do not include every staff person or expenditure that supports a school as many additional school-based staff and non-salary items are budgeted for in department allocations. Therefore, a school allocation alone does not accurately reflect the resources spent in the school.

View a spreadsheet of all proposed school allocations here (updated 4/9/2026)

View Individual School Budgets