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Fort Mill administration proposes $271.7M 2026–27 budget, recommends millage increase and targeted staff additions
Summary
Administrators proposed a $271.7 million general fund for 2026–27 that includes a $2,000 teacher pay increase per cell, the opening of Flint Hill Middle School with 44 new FTEs, and a proposed 10.5–11.5 mill property tax change offset by a 1.5-mill debt reduction; the board set up a public hearing and after executive session approved 24 replacement and six new certified positions plus appointed a director of student services.
The Fort Mill School District administration on Tuesday presented a recommended general fund budget for 2026–27 totaling approximately $271.7 million, a proposed 6.8% increase from the current year that reflects pay increases, the opening of Flint Hill Middle School and targeted program investments.
Miss Bordeaux summarized the numbers: total revenues year-to-date are $219.68 million and total expenditures $180.36 million; the recommended 2026–27 plan assumes projected enrollment of about 18,818 students and includes a $2,000 increase on each teacher pay cell, 2.5% cost-of-living adjustments for eligible staff and step…
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