Monthly Board Meeting - Community Meeting June 1, 2026

The Atlanta Board of Education held its monthly board meeting on June 1, 2026, with a significant focus on budget discussions and tax allocation districts (TADs). The board reviewed and approved the FY 2027 budget totaling approximately $1.6 billion, which includes $37 million invested in curriculum and literacy programs, $10 million for exceptional education, and $19 million for staff compensation increases. The millage rate was lowered from 20.5 to 20.3 mills, returning $10 million to taxpayers. Extensive public comments addressed concerns about TADs, school closures, equity in funding, and the impact of development on historically disinvested communities. The board also discussed the establishment of a TAD Investment Review Council to provide oversight and community input on TAD-related commitments. Additionally, the board approved updates to policies including student screen time and purchasing controls, and extended the superintendent's contract through 2029. Several resolutions were passed recognizing Pride Month, Juneteenth, and Caribbean American Heritage Month. The meeting concluded with reports on unauthorized purchases, travel, financials, and construction projects.