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Lynchburg City Schools board approves proposed $127.96 million FY2027 operating budget, asks city for $4.53 million
Summary
The Lynchburg City Schools board voted to approve a proposed FY2027 operating budget of $127,958,432, requesting $4,531,015 from the city. The budget includes a 2% compensation increase, a $17→$20 base hourly minimum, expanded special-education and alternative-education resources, and a one-time PowerSchool implementation cost.
The Lynchburg City Schools board on a roll-call vote approved a proposed FY2027 operating budget of $127,958,432 and agreed to submit a local funding request of $4,531,015 to the city manager.
Superintendent Carmen, who presented the plan, said the proposal "matters because it directly impacts our students and our staff," and framed the request around compensation, expanded supports for students with disabilities, and growth in alternative-education placements. The presentation also emphasized staffing needs for special-education compliance, additional administrative support, and operational upgrades.
Finance staff provided context for the division's midyear financials: the division is roughly 50% through the fiscal year, with revenues collected at about 46.93% of the original…
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