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Murfreesboro City Schools present $117.9M FY26 budget, projects 9,440 students and 3.8% state funding increase
Summary
Murfreesboro City Schools previewed a FY26 operating budget of roughly $117.9 million and projected enrollment of about 9,440 students; the presentation highlighted average teacher pay increases, additional positions for English learners and behavioral supports, and use of reserves for certain one‑time items.
Murfreesboro City Schools officials on May 22 presented a proposed fiscal year 2026 budget the district’s board has approved and asked the city council to consider as part of the city’s June 5 adoption. The presentation estimated about $111,943,000 in revenues and $117,907,000 in expenditures for FY26, a draw from reserves of about $5,900,000, and projected enrollment near 9,440 students.
The school presenter (Murfreesboro City Schools) said, “next year, by state law, it's required that the starting teacher pay be 50,000,” and stated the district plans a starting teacher salary of $50,500 for FY26. The presenter added that teachers would…
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