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Greenville County Schools holds first reading of FY27 general fund budget, proposes teacher raises and staffing additions
Summary
At a May 5 first reading, Greenville County Schools presented a FY27 general fund budget that would raise starting teacher pay by $2,550 (about a 4.9% average teacher increase), add targeted staff including permanent substitutes and mental-health counselors, and set aside $1.6 million to cover a possible expanded state paid parental leave.
Greenville County Schools presented the first reading of its FY27 general fund budget at a May 5 board meeting, advancing proposals that prioritize teacher pay increases, targeted staffing additions and preparation for potential state mandates.
Superintendent Dr. Royster framed the recommended budget as focused on “the people that do the work,” highlighting district academic performance and the role of compensation in recruiting and retention. He told the board the district would recommend a $2,550 increase on the teacher salary schedule, cited as producing about a 4.9% average increase for teachers, and a minimum 3.5% adjustment for other non-teaching personnel.
The administration also proposed targeted pay changes, including a $2-per-hour premium for special-education self-contained aides, a 6% increase for substitute teachers and an increase to assistant-principal and principal pay (including a $1,000 competitiveness add-on for…
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