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Haywood County Schools seeks $3 million county increase in proposed $96 million FY2026‑27 budget to fund pay raises and avert cuts
Summary
Haywood County Schools proposed an approximately $96 million budget for FY2026‑27 that would add a 5% certified salary increase and reestablish graduated pay scales for non‑certified staff; the district is asking the county for a $3,000,000 boost to raise per‑pupil funding and avoid drawing on fund balance.
Haywood County Schools staff presented a recommended FY2026‑27 budget that asks the county for a $3,000,000 increase to help pay for personnel raises and operational needs.
Leanna Moody, presenting the budget details, said the district is requesting a $3,000,000 increase in the county appropriation ‘‘which would bring it to $21,285,134.’’ Moody said that additional county support would raise the per‑pupil allocation to $3,082.07 for FY2026‑27 — an increase she described as roughly $460.64 per student.
The budget presentation front‑loaded personnel costs. Dr. Putnam, who opened the hearing, said the district’s priorities include recruiting and…
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