Newton County BOE Special Called Meeting-August 4, 2026

The Newton County Board of Education held a special called meeting on August 4, 2026, primarily to discuss and adopt the fiscal year 2027 millage rates. The superintendent recommended a millage rate of 15.5 mills for maintenance and operations with zero mills for debt service. After multiple motions and discussions, including proposals for rates of 15.5, 15.499, and 15.25 mills, the board ultimately approved a millage rate of 15.25 mills by a vote of 4 to 1. No specific procurement, contract awards, or vendor selections were discussed during this meeting.