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Augusta County board adopts FY2026–27 budget goals after survey finds teacher ratios, pay and materials top priorities
Summary
The board approved proposed budget goals for 2026–27 after staff presented a 717‑response survey showing top priorities: teacher ratios, employee compensation, instructional materials, learning specialists for struggling students, and benefits.
Staff presented results of the FY2026–27 budget survey, reporting 717 responses: 65% parents/guardians, 30% school division employees, 3% community members and 2% students. Respondents rated 14 categories; the top five priorities were maintaining and improving teacher ratios, employee compensation, instructional materials and supplies, learning specialists for struggling students, and employee benefits.
The board reviewed proposed budget goals (previously discussed at the retreat and revised to reflect public feedback) and voted to approve them. A board member moved to approve the goals and the motion was seconded; the board carried the motion during the meeting.
During the staff report, the superintendent and staff also outlined the division’s budget-calendar milestones: a budget work session on Feb. 19, a work session and regular meeting on March 5, a final review/adoption on March 19, and a tentative presentation to the Board of Supervisors in late March. Staff said the survey will remain open through Feb. 18 and that additional responses collected before the work session will be shared.
Separately at the meeting the board approved routine personnel actions and moved to convene a closed session later in the agenda for personnel, student privacy and legal advice matters.
