# Clayton County Board of Education Millage Rate Public Hearing | September 16, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.

The Clayton County Public Schools Board of Education held a public hearing on September 16, 2026, to discuss the proposed millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year. The hearing focused on explaining the financial framework of the district, including how property valuations and the millage rate affect the operational budget. The board proposed increasing the millage rate from 19.6 to 20 mills, which would generate approximately $13.2 million per mill and contribute to a total budget of $744.3 million. The tax revenue, about $260 million, supports teaching, learning, maintenance, safety, transportation, and other services. Public comments raised concerns about the impact of the tax increase on homeowners and questioned the allocation of funds, including a $3 million contribution to the athletic foundation. The board emphasized transparency and planned two additional public hearings before a final vote on the millage rate adoption.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Sources
- [Clayton County Board of Education Millage Rate Public Hearing | September 16, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duLLaRQlJxM) - Clayton County Public Schools