- Newberry Community School Board approved a $5.9 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year based on 520 full-time students.
- Most budget funds cover instruction, with $3.1 million allocated to salaries, benefits, and educational materials.
- The board accepted a quote to reprogram school radios and postponed officer elections until July 20.
The Newberry Community School Board acted on several items at a meeting on Monday, including approving the school’s one-year operating budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year and a quote to reprogram school radios, while also tabling the election of officers for 2026-27.
Budget
The 2026-27 operating budget for Newberry Community School, the new conversion public charter school that is taking over the Newberry Elementary School (NES) building in the fall, is based on an enrollment of 520 full-time equivalent (FTE) students…