2026-27 School Budget and Millage Rates
Summary
The board finalized the district's $1.2 billion annual budget, covering everything from classroom operations to building projects. This determines how much the district can spend on schools in the coming year.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sets total district spending authority at $1,205,225,396 for the coming school year.
Every student and school in the district, since this budget funds operations, staff, and construction.
Property owners will pay more in school taxes than under the rollback rate.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of County Commissioners - Sep 14, 2026
The board finalized the district's $1.2 billion annual budget, covering everything from classroom operations to building projects. This determines how much the district can spend on schools in the coming year.
Board of County Commissioners - Sep 8, 2026
The tentative $1.109 billion budget keeps most millage rates flat, but rising property values mean most homeowners' bills will still climb. Wellness Way's rate dropped 61%, and the public lands debt rate rose to cover the $50 million bond voters approved. Final adoption happens September 22.
Board of County Commissioners - Jul 27, 2026
The School Board gave first approval to a $1.2 billion budget backed by a 6.0540-mill tax rate that's 3.6% above rollback. Property owners will see the final version confirmed at a September 14 hearing.
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