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2026-27 budget of about $137 million approved
What happened
Staff presented a 2026-27 budget with about $137 million in operating revenue, 32% local, 52% state and 8% federal, not counting bond money. The board approved it on July 20, 2026. Teachers are getting a $2,000 state pay raise.
Why it matters to families
The budget sets what the district spends on staff, schools and programs this year.
The evidence
June 8, 2026 recording: budget presentation. July 20, 2026 recording: vote to approve the budget. May 11, 2026 recording: teacher raise.
The source
July 20, 2026 special called board meeting (recording)See the full record for Lamar County School District.
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