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Harrison County board approves levy rates, non‑essential spending freeze and several school projects
Summary
The Harrison County Board of Education approved proposed 2026–27 levy rates for state submission, enacted a countywide non‑essential spending freeze through June 30, 2027, and approved several agenda items including a $31,000.15 change order for a safe‑school entrance and the HOPE CTE pathway at Robert C. Byrd High School.
The Harrison County Board of Education on March 17 approved a slate of budget‑related measures, including submission of the proposed fiscal year 2026–27 levy rates to the state and a non‑essential spending freeze intended to preserve fund balance while staff and trustees analyze longer‑term options.
The board voted to submit levy rates for publication and state review after staff explained that assessed property values determine collections and that roughly $28.6 million would be raised before adjustments. Finance staff noted that about 85% of regular levy collections are used in the state aid calculation (reducing state aid in offsetting fashion), leaving an estimated 15% local…
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