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Greene County board adopts FY2027 budget plan amid state-budget uncertainty
Summary
The board adopted a FY2027 budget proposal (motion recorded as ~$52.476 million) after the superintendent warned the state budget was unresolved and highlighted a projected 23.2% rise in health‑benefit costs and proposed 3% salary increases.
The Greene County School Board voted to adopt the FY2027 budget proposal after a presentation that flagged ongoing state-level uncertainty and rising personnel costs.
Dr. Whitmarsh told the board that FY2027 includes assumptions based on the governor’s December proposal because the state budget had not been finalized: projected health-benefit costs would increase about 23.2%, adding just over $1,000,000 to the budget and bringing health-benefit costs to roughly $4.6 million. She also said a proposed 3% across-the-board salary adjustment (including step increases) would cost about $914,331. The board packet and presentation showed a FY2027 proposal near $52.476 million.
A board member moved to adopt the FY2027 budget and the motion passed by roll call after brief remarks recognizing the challenge of funding salaries and benefits. Several board members expressed concern about sustaining salary competitiveness and said they would continue to seek ways to support staff pay in future budget cycles.
Next steps: the district will implement the FY2027 budget in accordance with the adopted plan and continue monitoring state budget developments that could change revenue assumptions.
