# Buncombe County Schools Board of Education Meeting- 10/01/26

Buncombe County Schools Board of Education meeting, October 1, 2026: The board reviewed the 2026–27 budget, including a projected $9 million draw from fund balance—down from an earlier $15 million estimate—and an overall budget of approximately $487 million. The finance discussion noted that the projected remaining fund balance of about $8.1 million would be below the board policy target of roughly $8.9 million; the CFO recommended reviewing the reserve policy. A motion to send Policy 8100 to the policy committee for review passed. The board also discussed teacher salary increases and declining enrollment, with future staffing adjustments expected to align staffing with student needs. The transcript does not capture a final vote on budget adoption. The approved consent agenda included Budget Amendment No. 10 and an athletic capital outlay request for Owen High School; no amount or project details were stated. No contract awards, RFPs, or vendor selections were identified.

The board approved the consent agenda and adopted Policy 3510 and its accompanying regulation concerning religious-instruction release time; it also considered Policy 5030 on outside agencies conducting business in schools, with a request to waive first reading. The board received the 2025–26 accountability report, which cited improved proficiency, no schools receiving an F, and a 90.8% graduation rate. Industry-recognition awards and academic results were informational rather than procurement actions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 01, 2026

### Sources
- [Buncombe County Schools Board of Education Meeting- 10/01/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUhmKF6zwMc) - Buncombe County Schools