Calhoun County Schools

The Calhoun County Schools board held a meeting on September 26, 2025, primarily focused on the second budget hearing for the upcoming fiscal year. The discussion detailed the district's revenue sources, including federal, state, and local funds, with total expected inflows of approximately $117 million. Key budget highlights included allocations for transportation, technology, special education, and capital projects totaling around $13 million. The board reviewed expenditures by category, noting that salaries and benefits constitute about 70% of the budget. They also discussed the challenges of declining student enrollment affecting funding and the need to monitor local paid certified units and reserve levels. Additionally, the board approved personnel recommendations, employee contracts, and service contracts for music enrichment and reading intervention programs. A motion to approve a turf project for baseball and softball fields was also passed. The meeting concluded with brief personal updates from board members.