Muscogee County School Board Meeting, June 29, 2026

The Muscogee County School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 29, 2026, which included the third and final public hearing on the FY27 general fund budget and mill rate adoption. The board discussed the proposed mill rate of 23.075, unchanged from the previous year but above the rollback rate, necessitating a tax increase announcement. Budget highlights included a $3.7 million increase in health insurance costs and funding for literacy coaches. A significant portion of the meeting focused on an in-depth analysis of custodial services, comparing in-house versus outsourced options. The board reviewed cost factors such as wages, benefits, equipment, and administrative burdens, with a recommendation to outsource additional schools to reduce costs and improve service quality. The board also addressed concerns about the volume and timing of budget-related consent agenda items, emphasizing the need for better review time and fiscal responsibility. Several personnel appointments were approved, and the board voted to adopt the FY27 budget and mill rate. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session for a student appeal and legal matters.