Forsyth County Schools | Board of Education Budget Meeting | June 9, 2026

The Forsyth County Schools Board of Education held a special budget meeting on June 9, 2026, to discuss the fiscal year 2027 budget. The proposed budget totals $762.5 million, representing a 1.6% increase over the previous year, with no anticipated millage rate increase. Key procurement-related discussions included the addition of 23 state-mandated literacy coach positions, increased funding for school nurses and school resource officers, and a $1 million increase in maintenance operations due to higher electricity rates from Swany Electric. The board also reviewed capital projects funding, noting an $82 million budget with $55 million in projected expenditures and a $19 million excess revenue. The use of reserve funds, including SPLAS 5 funds, was highlighted as a strategy to keep the millage rate lower while covering debt service and other expenses. The board postponed final budget approval pending updated millage rate information expected in late June. No new contracts or vendor selections were explicitly mentioned, but the discussion reflected ongoing operational and capital spending plans.