Atlanta Public Schools board approves $1.85 billion FY2026 budget, closing a $100 million gap with central-office cuts

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:30:00 -0400

The Atlanta Public Schools board voted unanimously Monday night to approve a $1.85 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, closing a $100 million gap through a combination of central-office cuts and an 11% salary increase for teachers — the largest single-year raise the district has approved.

The vote was 9-0.

“This is the budget we promised our families when we started this process. It protects classrooms, it raises teacher pay, and it doesn’t pretend the fiscal cliff isn’t real.”

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Atlanta Public Schools board approves $1.85 billion FY2026 budget, closing a $100 million gap with central-office cuts