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Asheville City Schools prepares contingency budgets after county posts updated FY26 proposal
Summary
Superintendent and CFO presented three budget scenarios the board may adopt if Buncombe County does not restore full supplemental funding. Board members were briefed on timeline, possible staffing impacts and next steps tied to county commissioners' pending vote.
Asheville City Schools leaders presented contingency budget options in advance of a county commission vote on FY26 funding, warning that reduced local support would force personnel and program tradeoffs.
Chief Financial Officer Heidi told the board that Buncombe County’s recently posted budget ordinance anticipates lower revenue than last year and proposes a higher millage rate. The county manager’s recommended budget as posted also seeks to use Article 39 recovery funds to help balance county finances; district staff cautioned that relying on those funds would delay…
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