Union County Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting (July 31, 2026)

The Union County Board of Education Finance Committee met on July 31, 2026, to discuss budget updates and recommendations related to teacher and staff salary supplements. The committee reviewed two options for supplement increases funded partly through an interlocal agreement with the county. Option A proposed a $1,000 increase for certified staff and a $750 bonus for teacher assistants, requiring about $1.7 million from fund balance. Option B included a $2,000 increase for certified staff and accounted for charter school allocations, increasing the fund balance need to approximately $2.1 million. The committee discussed the implications of these options on recurring budget needs and fund balance, noting that some increases would need to be incorporated into future budgets. After deliberation, the committee voted 3-1 to recommend Option B, including the interlocal agreement funding, to the full board for approval at the August 4th meeting.