Calhoun County board hears detailed FY2027 budget presentation; district projects reserves while spending down one‑time funds
John Godwin presented the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget to the Calhoun County Board of Education, outlining revenues, a planned 2% state‑mandated raise, projected reserves and a $13 million planned spend‑down of one‑time funds.
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John Godwin delivered a line‑by‑line presentation of the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, telling the Calhoun County Board the district expects to begin Oct. 1 with multi‑fund beginning balances and to rely principally on state foundation revenues. "General funds ending balance, at July 31 is 44,850,000, which reflects a 4.77 months reserve," Godwin said, and he noted the district projects roughly $126 million in revenue against about $138 million in expenditures across all funds.
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