Dawn Posey, Assistant Superintendent of Business Affairs, provided the attached visual presentation of the 2026-2027 tentative budget that included the proposed millages, rolled-back rate calculation, and proposed revenues and expenditures for all funds. The total millage to be levied is more than the rolled-back rate by 6.129 so the district is required to advertise a tax increase.  The district's total tentative budget (all funds) for the fiscal year 2026-2027 is $665,704,298. The final public hearing to adopt the final millage and budget for 2026-2027 will be held on September 10, 2026 at 5:05 p.m.

Chair Skipper opened the public hearing.  Public speakers addressing the budget:

• Richard Arnold

Seeing no further requests to speak, the Chair declared the public hearing closed.

Bryce Ellis, Assistant Superintendent of Operations, shared the attached presentation highlighting the following:

• Planning
• Maintenance, Transportation and Technology
• Capital Outlay Plan
• Financially Feasible Work Program

Lance Addison, Director of Facility Planning and Construction highlighted the following:

• Completed Projects 2025/2026
• Upcoming Projects for 2026/2027