Free meeting summary
Marion County School Board Reviews $1.2 Billion Tentative Budget for 2026-2027
- Meeting Overview:
The Marion County School Board convened to review and approve the tentative budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, amounting to $1.2 billion. This budget includes a carryover balance of $345.7 million, a decrease of approximately 6% from the previous year. A point of discussion was the allocation of $77.2 million for Family Empowerment Scholarships, which has notably increased, impacting the funds available for other district needs.
During the meeting, the Chief Financial Officer highlighted the budget’s emphasis on site-based budgeting to enhance accountability and transparency in school spending. The CFO noted that the taxable value of assessed property in Marion County has risen by 8.7%, generating $282 million in local taxes, including $169.9 million for the general fund and $67 million for capital outlay.
Diane Gullett
School Board Officials:
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
07/21/2026
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Recording Published:
07/21/2026
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Duration:
18 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Florida
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County:
Marion County
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Towns:
Belleview, Dunnellon, Lake Kerr, Liberty Triangle, Marion Oaks, Mcintosh, Ocala, Ocala Estates, Ocklawaha, On Top of the World, Rainbow Lakes Estates, Rainbow Park, Rainbow Springs, Reddick, Silver Springs, Silver Springs Shores, Silver Springs Shores East, The Villages
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