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Northfield Public Schools

Attention :

Priority based budget reductions: The district shared the priority based budget reduction information with families on March 5. You can read the message and view the priority budget reduction recommendations here.

The district has also published an FAQ. This document will be updated as needed.

A community meeting for public input on the recommended reductions will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 6-8:30 pm, in the Northfield Middle School auditorium. Please note the date change; this meeting was initially scheduled for March 11.

Did you know?

The Finance Department is tasked with ensuring excellence in stewardship, one of the district’s strategic commitments.

Our finance professionals are dedicated to financial management systems that efficiently and effectively maximize the taxpayer dollars entrusted to us.

Finance Team

  • 81.4% of our 2024-25 annual operating budget is for direct student instruction and support.
  • Our District’s AA+ S&P Bond Rating (second highest possible rating) is a testament to our strong fiscal oversight.
  • In 2023, Northfield spent $7,627 per student on direct student instruction. This is $983 per student (15%) more than the state average.
  • In 2023, Northfield spent $1,043 per student on administration and district services. This is $257 per student (20%) less than the state average.
  • Northfield received the School Finance Award from the MN Department of Education for 2023 financial reporting. This is the twelfth consecutive year we have received this honor.

Financial Transparency & Reporting

The Northfield Public Schools finance department takes great pride in being transparent with our staff, parents, community and other stakeholders. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the information provided below please contact Val Mertesdorf, Director of Finance.