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Board opens public hearing on 2026–27 general fund budget; staff offer slides
Summary
The Cherokee County School Board opened a public hearing on the 2026–27 general fund budget and invited questions; finance director Mr. Pettit and Dr. Fitzpatrick were identified to answer questions, and staff offered slide displays since a full budget copy was not online.
The Cherokee County School Board of Trustees opened a public hearing on the district’s 2026–27 general fund budget and invited staff, faculty, taxpayers and visitors to ask questions through 6:00 p.m. Board leadership identified Mr. Pettit, the finance director, and Dr. Fitzpatrick as staff available to respond to budget questions.
"If there's anyone who have any questions or concerns or would like to speak concerning our general fund budget for the year 20 26, 20 27," the chair said, inviting public input. A staff member responded that a full budget was not posted online but that slides were available to display: "There is not a place online, but we do have our slides we can pull up." The exchange indicated attendees wanted to see revenue and salary line items in the slides.
A participant asked specifically about the revenue side and noted a discrepancy phrased in the transcript as "5% increase to 30%," signaling questions about the projection or presentation of revenue assumptions. The chair reiterated that staff would address specific questions and directed attendees to the available slides and staff experts.
