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Spartanburg board adopts $6.066 billion FY2025–26 budget, includes teacher pay steps
Summary
The Spartanburg County School District board approved a $6,066,181,307 operations budget for FY2025–26 that includes a 3.5% average step increase for certified teachers and a 1-mil teacher-equalization increase; the budget was presented as balanced by administration.
The Spartanburg County School District board approved the FY2025–26 operations budget on June 9, 2025, adopting estimated revenues and proposed expenditures of $6,066,181,307. Administration described the plan as a balanced budget and said it reflects a $2.7 million change from FY2024–25, about a 4.38% increase.
"Administration is very pleased to present to you a balanced budget, with estimated revenues and proposed expenditures at $6,066,181,307 dollars," the finance presenter said. The budget package highlighted a step increase averaging 3.5% for certified teachers and a 3.5% step increase for other staff, higher health-insurance premiums, and a 1-mil increase earmarked for teacher equalization that the district has coordinated with other Spartanburg County school districts.
Board discussion on the budget was brief in the public record. The motion to approve the budget was made and seconded; the board recorded ayes and moved to adopt the budget that same evening. The finance presenter also noted new line items and adjustments in operations and highlighted mandatory health-insurance increases.
The budget document and related motions were presented by the administration and moved by a board member during the meeting; questions raised in the session were limited and the board voted in favor of the recommendation. The board will proceed with the FY2025–26 financial plan as presented, including the teacher pay step increases and the teacher-equalization mil.
