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Bibb County Board adopts FY2026 budget after heated debate over new positions
Summary
The Bibb County Board of Education approved the superintendent's FY2026 recommended budget after a contentious debate over adding three new positions; an amendment to increase the budget for a truancy specialist, a K—E LA improvement coordinator and an elementary executive director failed on an even 4— tie.
The Bibb County Board of Education approved the superintendent's FY2026 recommended budget Tuesday after extended debate about adding staff focused on attendance and literacy. The final motion to adopt the recommended budget passed 7— to 1.
Board members debated an amendment that would have increased the budget to add a truancy specialist, a K——5 ELA school-improvement coordinator and the reclassification of the director of elementary services to an executive director. The amendment failed on a 4— tie, leaving the original recommended budget intact. The superintendent and supporters said the…
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