Cobb schools FY27 budget/staffing, code of conduct, and lawsuit over tax collection fees
Key Questions
What is the Cobb County School District FY27 budget amount and key features?
The BOE approved a $1.88B budget for FY27 with no millage rate hike, including $16M for steps and 185 position cuts. Public hearings on proposed property tax increases due to rising assessments are set for July 9 and July 23.
Why is the Cobb County School District suing the County Commission?
The district claims the commission unlawfully seized over $13M in school tax funds for administrative fees, expected to rise to $20M, which could fund 130-200 teachers. The suit challenges these fees as improper.
What updates were made to the CCSD code of conduct?
The district updated its code of conduct to include AI rules and a cellphone ban effective 2027-28. New principals were also appointed at Allatoona High and Pearson Middle schools.
BOE 5/14 unanimous $1.88B FY27 (no millage hike, $16M steps, 185 cuts). CCSD updates code of conduct for AI rules, cellphone ban 2027-28. New principals at Allatoona High and Pearson Middle (Q&As published). Four teaching vacancies; 20% of K-12 staff unfilled. Cobb Pre-K registration open. Cobb County School District files lawsuit against Cobb County Commission over alleged unlawful seizure of school tax funds – claims $13M+ in administrative fees, set to rise to $20M, equivalent to 130–200 teachers. Cobb Schools to hold public hearings in July over proposed property tax increase – flat millage (18.70 mills) but assessments rise 3.8% above rollback rate. Hearings: July 9 (two) and July 23.