SCS Board Special Meeting | Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - 5:01p - Tentative Millage abd Budget Hearing

The Sarasota County School Board held a special meeting on July 28, 2026, to conduct a tentative millage and budget hearing for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The board reviewed and approved a tentative budget that reflects a 6.64% decrease from the previous year's rolled-back millage rate, with a total proposed millage rate of 5.929 mills. Key budget considerations included declining enrollment in traditional schools, increased charter school participation, and rising operational costs such as salaries, benefits, and utilities. The board also approved travel reimbursements for members and rescheduled an August meeting. Public comments addressed concerns about school meal program pricing compared to neighboring counties. The board unanimously approved the tentative millage rates and budget, with plans to finalize the budget in a public hearing scheduled for September 15, 2026.