FY 27 General Fund Budget Work Session | April 13, 2026

This meeting was a FY 27 General Fund Budget Work Session held on April 13, 2026, focused on the Greenville County Schools budget planning. The discussion centered on revenue projections, including property tax millage rates, tax abatements, and fee-in-lieu-of-taxes (FELO) impacts. The board reviewed detailed expenditure forecasts, highlighting salary increases for teachers and staff, including a $2,450 raise per teacher salary step and a 3.25% increase for non-teacher employees. Additional funding requests included hiring more special education aides, mental health counselors, behavior specialists, and permanent substitute teachers to address staffing needs. The session also covered cost-saving measures such as contract renegotiations and reductions in athletic trainer fees. The board discussed the challenges of declining enrollment and the need to adjust staffing accordingly. The meeting concluded with an emphasis on maintaining quality personnel to support student success and preparing for the upcoming budget approval process.