Oldham County board approves FY26 salaries, fee reductions and KSBA policy updates; hears curriculum pilots and tax‑revenue scenarios

The Oldham County Board of Education on Tuesday approved fiscal year 2026 salary schedules, a revised student fee schedule that includes a $40 reduction, and updates to Kentucky School Boards Association (KSBA) policy language on leave and per diems.

The approvals were part of a broader meeting in which district staff briefed the board on recommended curriculum adoptions for middle and high schools, a teacher‑leadership pipeline program called the Flock, monthly financial reports and an analysis showing how hypothetical large economic investments in the county would change local receipts and state SEEK funding.

Board action and votes were routine. The board approved the March 19 and March 24 minutes (each 5-0), accepted the treasurer’s report (5-0) and approved the KSBA policy updates (5-0) and the FY26 salary schedules (5-0). The board approved consent items by a 4-1 vote. The FY26 fee schedules were approved 5-0.

Why it matters: the salary and fee changes take effect as recruiting and budget planning ramp up ahead of FY26, and the curriculum recommendations will shape instructional materials used across the district next school year.

District finance and personnel approvals

Miss Alexander, the district treasurer, told the board the March cash‑account summary shows total funds across accounts of about $129,000,000, with approximately $56,000,000 in the building/construction account and about $16,400,000 in district investments. Alexander said receipts typically slow late in the school year while expenditures rise, and that the district is “on track” with revenue and salary positions ahead of final budget work for FY26.

The board voted to approve the…