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Cobb County school board tentatively approves FY26 budget; approves personnel slate, K‑9 purchase and upholds two student disciplinary appeals
Summary
At its April 24 meeting the Cobb County School District board gave tentative approval to the FY26 budget, approved a slate of personnel actions including senior leadership extensions, authorized a $450,000 purchase for K‑9 training and equipment, and upheld two student disciplinary appeals.
The Cobb County School District Board of Education gave tentative approval to the superintendent's FY26 budget and approved several personnel moves and purchases during its April 24 meeting.
The board voted 7‑0 to give tentative approval to the FY26 budget, allowing administration to advertise the plan and gather public input before final approval on May 15, 2025. Chief Financial Officer Bradley Reuben Johnson presented the budget and highlighted concern about slower digest growth forecasted for next year; he also said the proposed budget includes a fully funded salary step that could result in raises up to about 4.6 percent depending on an employee's step.
On personnel, the board approved the human resources personnel report as discussed in executive session. The slate included the retirement of Bradley Reuben Johnson, chief financial officer, effective June 1, 2025; retirements and reassignments…
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