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Rutherford County schools outline FY26 budget, warn of maintenance cuts amid new school opening
Summary
The school system presented a proposed fiscal 2026 budget showing a roughly $8 million general fund deficit, a $2.9 million county funding recommendation above maintenance of effort, and targeted reductions in maintenance and school capital allocations to finance raises and a new school.
Rutherford County schools presented initial figures for the proposed fiscal 2026 budget during the work session, showing revenue of $573,385,825 and proposed general purpose fund expenditures of $581,334,045, a preliminary gap of $7,957,222.
Director of Schools Doctor Sullivan highlighted the administration’s assumptions, including a 2.5% pay increase for employees, a 17.5% increase for transportation contractors, $4,000 per contractor for insurance stipends, and funding to open a new school. She told the board the mayor’s office and county finance director recommended…
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