Special Board Meeting

This special board meeting of the ACPS Video school board on July 23, 2026, focused primarily on the discussion and approval of the 2026-27 preliminary budget and tentative millage rates. The board reviewed detailed presentations on proposed millage rate increases, required local effort, and the overall budget totaling $610 million, with a general fund budget of $346 million. Key topics included the necessity of increasing the millage rate to secure state funding, the allocation of funds for capital projects and maintenance, and the potential issuance of Certificates of Participation (COPs) to finance school renovations. Board members discussed budget accuracy, rollover of unused funds, and the importance of transparent communication with school principals regarding budget availability. The board voted unanimously to approve the advertisement of the tentative budget and millage rates for public notice. Additionally, there was a request to schedule a joint meeting with city officials to discuss environmental considerations related to upcoming decisions.