PGSD School Board Budget Hearing 7/13/26

The Pascagoula-Gautier School District held a special called public hearing on July 13, 2026, to present and discuss the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. The hearing provided an opportunity for public input on the district's tax and spending plan, with no budget approval action taken at this meeting. The board outlined key budget components including total revenues from state, local, and federal sources, and major expenditures such as salaries, benefits, construction, facility maintenance, transportation, and instructional materials. The total budget expenditures were approximately $186.5 million, with personnel costs comprising over 66% of the budget. The board announced that a vote to adopt the budget would occur at the regular meeting on August 10, 2026. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this hearing.