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Charleston County board gives first reading approval to FY 2026 budget after extended review of risks and enrollment
Summary
The Charleston County School District board approved the first reading of the fiscal year 2026 budget after a detailed discussion of enrollment projections, worst‑case scenarios for federal and local revenue, and capital needs in growing neighborhoods such as West Ashley.
The Charleston County School District Board of Trustees on April 28 approved the first reading of the FY 2026 proposed budget after a lengthy discussion that covered enrollment forecasts, federal‑fund risk, and capital needs.
Board members debated the district’s revenue assumptions and contingency planning amid concerns about a possible economic downturn and how it could affect federal grants and local property tax receipts. “I feel confident, with where we are in this budget and also where we’re projecting to be in that sense that we’re gonna have the capacity to be able to keep up with the enrollment growth,” said Mr. Prentice, the district…
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