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Clarke County board adopts FY2026 budget after debates on reserves, insurance and priorities
Summary
The Clarke County School District board approved a $255 million FY2026 general fund budget after public comment and debates about reserves, classified health insurance costs and new positions including a sustainability coordinator and deferred maintenance funding.
The Clarke County School District board adopted the fiscal 2026 final budget on a 7‑2 vote, approving a general fund plan the administration described as balanced but larger than FY2025.
Chief Financial Officer Griner told the board the proposed general fund totals "about $255 million," a roughly $13 million increase from the prior year. He said most of that increase—about $11.8 million—was salary and benefits and that roughly $8.5 million of the increase related to state‑mandated costs for health insurance and TRS (Teachers Retirement System) obligations. "The 3 main things we were able to add ... were the additional security…
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