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Haywood County Schools ask commissioners for $3 million to avoid teacher cuts, raise non‑certified pay
Summary
School leaders told commissioners they need a $3 million county appropriation for FY27 to fund non‑certified pay increases, avoid drawing further on fund balance, and preserve about 16 teaching positions. Superintendent Trevor Putnham warned cuts would reduce programs and opportunities.
Haywood County Schools officials presented a FY27 budget request on April 20 that seeks a $3 million increase in the county appropriation to avoid personnel cuts and sustain recent program gains.
Superintendent Dr. Trevor Putnham and CFO Leanda (Lyanna) Moody told the Haywood County Board of Commissioners the district’s recommended budget totals about $96 million and that the school system is requesting an increase in the county appropriation from $18,285,134 to $21,285,134 for fiscal year 2627. Putnam and Moody said the $3 million would be allocated roughly as follows: approximately $1.25 million to implement recommendations from a 2025 classified/non‑certified salary study, about $700,000 to avoid further drawing on fund balance, and…
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