Martin County School Board Special Meeting (TRIM)

The Martin County School Board held a special meeting on July 29, 2026, primarily to adopt the tentative millage rates and budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The board approved a proposed millage rate of 4.877 mills, which is a 12.93% decrease from the previous year, and a tentative budget totaling approximately $551 million, representing a 7.9% decrease from the prior year. Public input was solicited but no comments were made regarding the millage or budget. Additionally, the board discussed and approved the consolidation of bus routes to improve efficiency without reducing the number of drivers or their pay, addressing concerns raised by transportation staff and union representatives. The board also approved a modification of a right-of-way easement related to the Southwest Bulldog Way sidewalk project, which was time-sensitive due to coordination with the Board of County Commissioners. All motions related to budget, millage, bus routes, and easement approval passed unanimously.