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Greenville County Schools staff present preliminary FY27 budget with raises, FTE realignment and special‑ed investments
Summary
District staff told the board the FY27 general fund recommendation is balanced, adds $2,450 to each teacher salary step (plus a new step 38), gives a 3.25% increase to most non‑teacher employees, holds 25 FTEs for shifting enrollment and includes $15.5 million in formula‑driven FTE adjustments; staff warned revenue pressures from FELO changes and Act 388 remain.
Greenville County Schools staff presented a preliminary FY27 general fund budget to the Board of Trustees that officials said is balanced but constrained by state and county revenue shifts. The administration recommended a $2,450 add to every teacher salary step (with an added step 38 for the most experienced teachers) and a 3.25% increase for non‑teacher staff, while aligning staffing to enrollment by recognizing $15.5 million in FTE adjustments.
"So the biggest focus dollar wise, the biggest focus is enhanced pay," Dr. Royster said, framing the proposal as an investment in workforce retention and student outcomes. The superintendent and finance staff pointed to sustained district gains—graduation rates at a…
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