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Nelson County board approves FY27 staffing allocations and modest salary increases for certified and hourly staff
Summary
The Nelson County Board of Education approved FY27 staffing allocations, a $500 base increase on the certified salary schedule and an approximate 25¢ hourly raise for hourly employees, citing budget prudence amid uncertain Bourbon Barrel tax revenue.
The Nelson County Board of Education on April 21 approved final staffing allocations for fiscal 2027 and a salary-schedule adjustment that adds $500 to the certified base and proposes a roughly 25¢ hourly increase for hourly staff.
Board members and district staff framed the package as a cautious, budget-driven step to keep pay competitive while preserving a projected balanced budget into July 2026. Mr. Martin, who presented the combined staffing, salary and job-description proposal, said the district views the change as the first year in a multi-year window of compensation adjustments and estimated the average certified employee would see about $1,300 next year when step movement is included.
Why it matters: School officials said competition with private-sector employers and neighboring districts makes compensation meaningful for retention. Mr. Martin outlined operational shifts — including moving some central-office positions into school-based roles and other efficiencies — to generate savings of roughly $400,000 that help fund the recommended raises and ongoing programming commitments.
Details and fiscal context: The Board heard that the recommended raises represent a lower increase than in recent years, reflecting caution about revenue uncertainties tied to state allocations and the so-called Bourbon Barrel tax implementation. District projections, as presented, anticipate ending the fiscal year with a balanced budget if current assumptions hold and if property-assessment and state allocation data align with expectations.
Board discussion and votes: Multiple board members praised the district’s emphasis on classified staff and on spreading pay increases earlier in careers. After discussion, a motion to approve the FY27 final staffing allocations, salary schedule and job descriptions was made, seconded and approved by voice vote; the record shows no roll-call vote or individual tallies in the transcript.
What comes next: District staff said budget and staffing details will continue to be refined through May as final revenue allocations are received, and the Board will reconvene on further budget-related actions in May.
