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Robertson County Board adopts 2026–27 budget after brief adjustments, approves $17,400 nutrition grant amendment
Summary
The Robertson County School Board on June 8 adopted a $140.9 million revenue/$150.7 million expenditure 2026–27 budget (expenditures exceed revenues by $9.7 million), approved a $17,400 budget amendment for school nutrition grants, and discussed capital needs including technology, buses and HVAC projects.
The Robertson County School Board voted unanimously on June 8 to adopt the 2026–27 budget as presented, sending the plan to county finance and ultimately the county commission for final action.
Dr. Weeks, who presented the budget, told the board the draft shows $140.9 million in revenues and $150.7 million in expenditures, leaving a projected gap of about $9.7 million. He said the board-directed $750 increase for certified and classified staff had been added to the document. "Each full-time position has an increase of the $750," Dr. Weeks said, summarizing the personnel adjustment.
The board also approved a $17,400 balanced budget amendment to record two school nutrition grants. Dr. Weeks said the amendment "balances out at the bottom of the page" and staff will forward the amendment to county finance. The motion to approve the amendment passed unanimously.
Board members spent substantial time discussing near-term capital needs that will affect the fund balance. Dr. Weeks reported that technology purchases to support required online testing are likely "somewhere in the $2 million range," that large buses are currently costing about $180,000–$185,000 each, and that major HVAC projects could run at least $500,000 apiece. The board noted it may need to draw roughly $3–$4 million from fund balance this cycle to cover these essential items, while preserving the ability to shift funds between line items during the fiscal year.
Several members urged a refreshed five-year facilities planning exercise to prioritize roofing, HVAC, athletic fields, parking lots and other capital investments rather than locking money into fixed annual earmarks. "I'd love for us to have a planning session to put together what our wants and needs are over the next five years," one board member said.
Votes at a glance - Consent agenda approval (routine items): moved by Mr. Jeff White, seconded by Mr. Scott Rice — passed 5-0. - Budget amendment (5B) — $17,400 for school nutrition grants: motion moved (mover not fully specified in the record), seconded by Miss Connie Hogan — passed 5-0. - Budget adoption (2026–27): moved by Mr. Scott Rice; second not clearly named in the record — passed 5-0. - Policy revisions package (see separate article): passed 5-0.
What happens next: Staff will present the adopted documents to county finance and then to the county commission for final action as required. The board indicated willingness to call a special meeting or schedule additional planning sessions focused on facilities prioritization if members want further review.
