2026-2027 Final Budget and Millage Rates Public Hearing 5:01 P.M. 9/8/26

The School District of Indian River County held a public hearing on September 8, 2026, to discuss and adopt the final budget and millage rates for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The meeting included a proclamation honoring Bruce Green for his over three decades of service and financial leadership within the district. The board reviewed and approved the final millage rates, which were slightly lower than the previous year, and the final budget totaling approximately $434.3 million. The budget allocations included 57% for general operations, 8% for debt service, and 21% for capital projects. Board members praised the district's financial transparency efforts, including the use of PowerBI dashboards, and discussed the need to update staffing models to better reflect student populations. No public comments were made during the hearings, and all resolutions were passed unanimously.