The Floyd County Board of Education has given tentative approval to a proposed $180.1 million general fund budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, reflecting an increase of approximately $2.5 million over last year’s $177,552,883 budget and outlining expanded spending on personnel, school improvements, and employee compensation.
Among the most notable investments are several initiatives that will directly benefit the Model school community, which appears poised to receive a significant share of the district’s new spending.
The proposed budget includes $140.5 million in expenditures and projects an ending fund balance of $39.6 million, signaling continued financial stability despite rising costs.
Floyd County Schools will add six literacy coaches across elementary and primary schools. Superintendent Glenn White said those positions will be funded primarily through state dollars.
Additional spending is also expected before the budget receives final approval in June after board members agreed Monday to add another assistant principal position to serve both Model Middle School and Model High School. The budget sets aside approximately $20 million for capital projects, including major fieldhouse improvements at Pepperell High School and the addition of a new multi-purpose room at Model High School.
The proposed budget also includes a 1% increase in the local salary supplement for certified staff.
Despite the increase in spending, White said Floyd County Schools remains in strong financial condition.
The board is expected to set the property tax millage rate and vote on final approval of the budget in June.
In other action Monday, the board approved several personnel changes, including Tyler Thomas, who will transfer from Coosa Middle School to become assistant principal at Alto Park Elementary, and Jason Kaufman, who will move from the classroom into an assistant principal role at Armuchee Primary School.
