Superintendent says school board adopted $18.2 million FY27 budget as proposed

Superintendent George Hummer said the school board has adopted his proposed fiscal year 2027 needs-based budget, which he initially presented at $18,200,000.

Hummer said the process began in October and included work sessions, town halls, a public hearing and joint meetings with the board of supervisors. "My initial needs based budget proposal began at $18,200,000," he said, adding that at the Feb. 24 meeting the school board "officially adopted my originally proposed f y 27 budget."

The superintendent said the adopted plan supports continued progress on staff compensation, addresses rising health-insurance costs, maintains required compliance positions and protects key instructional programs. He also said the budget reflects planning ahead for the opening of a fourth high school in 2029.

Hummer described the budget process as collaborative, thanking the school board and the board of supervisors for productive conversations. He encouraged the community to stay engaged, attend meetings and participate in public hearings and elections to influence school funding decisions.

Next steps include ongoing conversations at state and local levels; Hummer urged residents to review materials posted on the district website for details and timelines.