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Bradley County schools present early FY2026–27 budget; officials plan for step raises and possible double‑digit insurance increase
Summary
District presenters told the county commission the FY2026–27 draft budget is preliminary but assumes employee raises, a possible 12% health‑insurance increase, and modest local and state revenue growth; the fund balance sits just under the district's 7% target.
The Bradley County school system presented a high‑level preview of its draft fiscal year 2026–27 budget on April 1, flagging staff compensation, health‑insurance costs and capital priorities as key line items.
Ellen, the district’s budget presenter, told the county commission the figures are early and subject to change before the board finalizes the budget in April. She said local revenue projections assume roughly 3% growth on property tax and 2% on sales tax, which together could yield about $500,000 in new local revenue for FY27. She added that a state “hold harmless” adjustment for economically disadvantaged counts could add…
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