Cherokee County schools cut spending by $25M in proposed budget

The Cherokee County School District has posted a proposed, $410 million operating budget that maintains the current millage rate of 19.45 mills, and cuts $25 million in spending in anticipation of an 11% decline in state education funding.

The budget, crimped by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, nonetheless envisions no furlough days and promises a longevity salary “step” increase for eligible staff – reflecting a district priority of maintaining competitive compensation.

A $30 million Ed SPLOST budget completes the Mill Creek Middle School classroom addition and Creekview High School agricultural classroom building; and begins construction of additional classrooms at Woodstock Middle School, a second gymnasium at Woodstock High School, and athletic facility improvements at Etowah High School, among other projects.