$13.2 million in annual savings achieved primarily through non-instructional sources
May 20, 2026
BLOOMINGTON, IN — On Tuesday, May 19, the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) Board of School Trustees heard the corporation’s standing quarterly update on its 2-Year Strategy to Achieve Financial Balance, in addition to updates on MCCSC Online and other updates.
MCCSC has achieved approximately $13.2 million in annual savings through its financial strategy to-date. The majority (79%) of personnel cost savings were achieved through voluntary retirements, voluntary resignations, and position transfers — not employee separations. The majority of all cost savings (57%) were achieved through operational efficiencies, reducing non-teaching positions, and sunsetting COVID-era roles.
Superintendent Dr. Markay Winston shared that the MCCSC Strategic Staffing Model was key to achieving cost savings while minimizing classroom impact. The first step in the sequence to achieve cost savings was through voluntary employee retirements and resignations beginning during the 2024-2025 school year. The second step included voluntary, then involuntary position transfers. Operational efficiencies, including savings in technology and supplies, were continuously pursued to minimize the number of staffing reductions needed.
This model resulted in minimizing the number of teachers separated from MCCSC through position reductions (1) over two school years. All other teacher position changes were voluntary retirements, resignations, or transfers that retained employees with MCCSC.
“Our guiding light in this work has been protecting the student experience and being thoughtful about our people,” said Winston. “This has been a challenging year for our MCCSC teachers and staff, and I want to thank them for their flexibility, particularly those who navigated transfers to new roles or buildings. In lieu of position eliminations, we strategically transferred staff to other positions or schools based on corporation need and aligned to employee licensure and experience. I recognize that transferring to a different position or building is not an easy thing and it requires teachers to make unexpected adjustments. As part of our transition to the upcoming school year, we will be providing professional development opportunities and support to teachers to assist with the transition.”
Dr. Tim Dowling, director of enrollment and early learning, shared an update on MCCSC online. Enrollment is growing, 76 students are currently enrolled, and 19 new students will be admitted for the 2026-27 school year so far. What distinguishes MCCSC online from other online schools is an option for high school students to take in-person courses and participate in sports and extracurricular clubs at Bloomington High School North and South.
Chief Financial Officer Matt Irwin shared MCCSC’s standing monthly financial report and directed the public to view the MCCSC Financial Dashboard to find continually updated financial information and answers to frequently asked questions.
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jeffry Henderson shared MCCSC’s standing quarterly update on the Designing and Building to Sustain Excellence project. Bloomington High School North’s bond-funded Athletics & Parking project is on track to be completed in fall 2026. Henderson invited the public to follow progress of all bond-funded building and renovation projects at mccsc.edu/building.
Superintendent Winston invited the community to attend or watch MCCSC graduation ceremonies live online. The Class of 2026 includes students from four high schools: Bloomington High School North and South, the Academy of Science & Entrepreneurship, and the Bloomington Graduation School. MCCSC Adult Education celebrated 52 graduates on Wednesday, May 13.
The public is invited to stay informed on MCCSC news and initiatives by visiting the MCCSC community webpage at mccsc.edu/community.
