Cobb schools FY27 budget/staffing, code of conduct, lawsuit over tax collection fees, new K-9 safety program, and back-to-school preparations
Key Questions
What is the total amount of Cobb County School District's FY27 budget?
The Board of Education unanimously approved a $1.88 billion budget for FY27 with no millage rate increase. It includes $16 million for salary steps and 185 position reductions while maintaining flat millage at 18.70.
Why is Cobb County School District suing the Cobb County Commission?
The district alleges unlawful seizure of school tax funds through administrative fees exceeding $13 million, projected to reach $20 million. This amount is claimed to equate to the cost of 130-200 teachers.
What updates were made to the Cobb schools code of conduct?
The code now includes rules for AI use and a cellphone ban effective in the 2027-28 school year. Additional changes address student behavior guidelines across the district.
School year started; safety measures in place; mediation over tax fees failed; lawsuit continues. Student found with weapon at Campbell Middle School – quick response. Another student found with weapon at a Cobb middle school – parents question security gaps; Vapor Wake dogs not deployed at middle schools. Bus tracking app issues persist into third week, with reports of students delivered late and route delays causing parent frustration.