Following the outcome of the November 2024 election, in which the proposed 1% Earned Income Tax did not pass, Milford Schools will implement adjustments approved by the Board to adapt to our financial realities. As shared in the October Board meeting, the District is formalizing a shift to a sister, grade-band structure that will take effect at the start of the 2025-2026 school year. While these changes were thoughtfully considered, they reflect difficult choices made to continue providing quality education within our budget constraints.

Transitioning to Sister, Grade-Band Schools:

• Pre-K – 1: Mulberry Elementary and Pattison Elementary

• Grades 2 – 3: Boyd E. Smith Elementary and Charles L. Seipelt Elementary

• Grades 4 – 5: McCormick Elementary and Meadowview Elementary

In a sister, grade-band model, each school is dedicated to a specific range of grades, allowing us to focus resources and support more effectively at each stage of a child’s development. This model also reduces operational costs by consolidating staff, transportation, and resources across fewer grade ranges at each school. By implementing these changes, Milford Schools will maximize efficiency, reduce costs and ensure that every dollar goes further toward enhancing student learning and support.

We understand that our MEVSD families and staff will have many concerns and questions regarding this change in school structure. To support our community through this transition, the District will maintain an ongoing list of frequently asked questions and will do our best to provide answers and clarifications as we move forward. We ask for patience as District leadership works through the necessary transition details.

In addition to these FAQ's Superintendent Spieser will be hosting 8 community forums at MEVSD schools for community input and feedback. Additional details regarding these sessions will come shortly.

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