BOE Public Budget Hearing

The Belleville Board of Education held a public budget hearing on April 30, 2026, to discuss and approve the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget. The meeting featured detailed presentations by the superintendent and the school business administrator, highlighting a balanced budget of approximately $139 million that maintains instructional quality and key programs such as the Bucks program and athletic activities. Significant procurement-related topics included the approval of capital improvement projects like the middle school expansion funded by a previously approved bond, elevator modernizations, repaving, and safety upgrades. The board also discussed lease agreements, including the planned non-renewal of costly leases to reduce expenses, and staff reductions aimed at fiscal stability. The budget preserves technology and safety contracts, supports federal grant-funded initiatives such as preschool expansion and EV charger installations, and addresses collective bargaining agreements. The budget was unanimously approved by the board members present, with one abstention, and was noted for its transparency and detailed financial planning. No public comments were made during the hearing.