Guilford BOE - 2/9/2026

The Guilford Board of Education held a regular meeting on February 9, 2026, primarily focused on budget discussions for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The board reviewed and approved financial reports for January 2026, noting expenditures and revenue details. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to deliberating the proposed education budget, which initially reflected a 7.13% increase. The board discussed various budget reduction options, including cuts to tuition, transportation, professional development, textbooks, site improvements, and custodial staffing, ultimately agreeing on reductions totaling $654,542 to bring the budget increase down to 6.25%. The board emphasized preserving classroom-facing positions and instructional support roles while managing nondiscretionary cost increases such as healthcare, salaries, transportation contracts, and electricity. Additionally, the board approved a bonding package totaling approximately $1.83 million for safety ballards and future projects at several schools. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session for an update on litigation, with no further votes planned afterward.