Birmingham City Schools' Public Budget Meeting & Special Board Meeting ~ September 15, 2026

The Birmingham City Schools held a public budget meeting and special board meeting on September 15, 2026, focusing primarily on the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget. The meeting included a detailed presentation of the budget highlights, including state and local funding sources, personnel costs, and capital projects. Key procurement-related discussions involved the allocation of $17 million for a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) center, with a total capital projects budget of approximately $77.8 million, including $30 million designated specifically for the CTE building. The board reviewed proposed salary increases, new and repurposed positions, and adjustments to benefits such as paid parental leave. The budget also accounted for a 2% state raise for employees effective October 1, 2026, and included funding for special education and other targeted student programs. The board acknowledged a significant overall budget increase to nearly $545 million, the largest in the district's history, and discussed the importance of investing in personnel and infrastructure to support educational excellence. The meeting concluded with a call for public input and preparation for submission of the budget to the state department of education upon approval.