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Gwinnett HR reports vacancies falling; CFO warns revenue caps could constrain future budgets
Summary
Gwinnett County Public Schools reported decreases in teacher and paraprofessional vacancies and new hires; the CFO told the board revenues slightly exceed budget but flagged that Senate Bill 33's caps on homestead assessment growth could restrain future local revenue.
At its June 18 meeting Gwinnett County Public Schools’ human resources and finance leaders updated the board on staffing and the general fund.
Chief Human Resources Officer Kathy Harden reported teacher vacancies for 2026–27 declined from 108 to 68 and paraprofessional vacancies dropped from 108 to 66; 103 new teachers have been hired for the 2026–27 year and HR extended 35 contingent offers from a May 27 recruitment fair. Harden said hiring activity and recruitment events have improved the district’s staffing outlook.
Chief Financial Officer Misana Malard presented the general fund for the period ending April 30, 2026. Revenues to date were about $2.284 billion, modestly above the budget; total expenditures were about $2.328 billion (below budget), and the unreserved fund balance was projected near 16.9%, above the district policy minimum of 12%. Malard cautioned that recent state legislation (noted in the meeting as Senate Bill 33) imposes limits on the growth of property‑tax‑related revenue tied to CPI or 3% and could constrain future local revenue, requiring strategic budgeting to protect programs funded by local revenue such as transportation, special education, and salary supplements.
Board members asked clarifying questions about contingent offers, the early learning staffing plan (three 3‑year‑old and three 4‑year‑old classrooms), capital closeouts and SPLOST timing. The board approved the monthly financial report in public session.
