Board of Education presents proposed $34 million budget

The Fayette County Board of Education presented its proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget during a public hearing Sept. 8 before moving into its regular monthly meeting. The proposed budget anticipates approximately $32.36 million in revenues and $34.09 million in expenditures. State funding represents the largest source of revenue at approximately $22.15 million, followed by about $6.15 million in local revenue and $3.94 million in federal funding. Instruction accounts for the largest portion of proposed expenditures at approximately $15.45 million, followed by $6.87 million for auxiliary services, including cafeteria and transportation expenses, and $5.54 million for instructional support.