School Board Meeting - September 08, 2026

The WLX Horizon School Board held a meeting on September 8, 2026, primarily focused on approving the final millage rates and budget for the 2026-2027 school year. The board reviewed detailed financial presentations explaining the budget, including a $7.2 million revenue shortfall caused by lower-than-projected student enrollment and federal funding cuts. The board discussed cost-saving measures such as hiring freezes, elimination of certain positions, and budget reductions to address the shortfall. The board unanimously approved the final millage rates, including the required local effort millage, discretionary operating millage, capital improvement millage, and additional voted millage, as well as the final budget totaling over $1.1 billion. Additionally, the board discussed legal counsel transitions, with a recommendation to continue with the current law firm Gray Robinson and introduce a new attorney to attend meetings. Public comments highlighted concerns about mental health resources and funding challenges in public schools, emphasizing the impact of state scholarship programs on public school funding. The meeting also included proclamations, student recognitions, and reports from various school district representatives.