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Cherokee County Schools ask commissioners for $8.58 million in local funds and $918,000 from Article 46 sales tax
Summary
Cherokee County Schools CFO Stephanie Hass and Superintendent Dr. Keevin Woody asked the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners to approve $8,578,630 in local funding and to allocate $918,000 from Article 46 sales tax revenues, citing strain on the State Health Plan, cuts in low-wealth funding, a proposed 3% salary increase and higher retirement contributions.
Stephanie Hass, chief financial officer for Cherokee County Schools, and Dr. Keevin Woody, the district superintendent, presented the school system's local funding request at the May 14 special meeting. They asked the county to provide $8,578,630 in local support and to allocate $918,000 from revenues designated under Article 46 sales tax to meet current budget demands.
Hass told commissioners the State Health Plan is under strain and the district expects upward pressure on employer contributions and possibly employee premiums. The schools also cited significant cuts in low-wealth funding, the need for a 3% salary increase for staff, and rising retirement contribution requirements; they noted increased charter school enrollment and state rules that allow charter schools to claim a portion of local funds as additional pressures on the local budget.
No formal county appropriation was made at the special called meeting. The schools' request was recorded for consideration as the county finalizes its upcoming budget; commissioners and finance staff will evaluate the proposal alongside other county funding priorities.
