FCS Budget Updates

During February, the Superintendent advanced a proposed FY 2026 mid-year adjustment and shared initial recommendations to guide development of the FY 2027 budget. As noted in prior updates, Fulton County Schools continues to manage rising operational costs, declining enrollment, and anticipated changes in state and local funding. Through the G.L.I.D.E. process, the district has identified strategies to reduce expenditures and generate additional revenue to help address projected budget gaps.

Fulton County Schools is entering the FY 2026–27 budget cycle during a time of increasing financial pressure. Rising operational costs, changes in student enrollment, and evolving local and state funding conditions are creating challenges that require careful planning and thoughtful decision-making. While the district remains committed to supporting students and staff, these realities mean every dollar must be evaluated closely to ensure resources are aligned with our highest priorities.

Fulton County Schools has a proud record of academic and financial responsibility. We maintain one of Georgia’s top-performing school systems with a graduation rate above 90 percent and state-leading literacy scores in early grades. At the same time, we have managed taxpayer dollars with care, seeking to earn public trust through consistent and strategic budgeting.

Fulton County Schools has a proud record of academic and financial responsibility. We maintain one of Georgia’s top-performing school systems with a graduation rate above 90 percent and state-leading literacy scores in early grades. At the same time, we have managed taxpayer dollars with care, seeking to earn public trust through consistent and strategic budgeting. Now, as we face revenue challenges and rising costs, we are taking actions with our financial strategy to protect classrooms and secure a strong future.

Fulton County Schools has been working on the upcoming budget for several months. This report is part of a series of updates leading up to the Board of Education’s final vote later this spring. This update focuses on the forecast for the 2025-26 General Fund, which is the district’s main operating budget and impacts how we fund day-to-day operations across our schools.

Fulton County Schools is committed to responsible financial management, ensuring every dollar benefits our students, staff, and community. As part of this effort, Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney has directed district administrative staff to reduce their non-personnel budgets by 5% per division. This step demonstrates our commitment to solid financial stewardship as we continue developing the 2025-2026 budget.

This update is part of a series to keep employees, parents, and stakeholders aware of important dates and milestones during the 2025-2026 budget process. In December 2024, the Board of Education approved school allotment guidelines, enabling school leaders to begin developing their budgets in early February.

In May, following two public hearings, the Board of Education approved the FY2025 Tentative Budget proposed by Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney. Fulton County Schools (FCS) is committed to sound financial practices and fiscal transparency. The FY2025 budget reflects these principles by focusing resources on key priorities, primarily student achievement.

The annual Fulton County Schools (FCS) budget proceedings have been underway for several months. In our efforts to continuously keep our community informed about the Fiscal Year 2025 planning process, this report is part of a series of budget updates that will occur between now and the Board’s final vote later this spring.

The annual Fulton County School (FCS) budget proceedings have been underway for several months. This report is part of a series of budget updates between now and the Board’s final vote later this spring, as we strive to keep our community informed about the Fiscal Year 2025 planning process.

The annual Fulton County Schools (FCS) budget proceedings are underway, and we pledge to remain transparent as we continue updating our community about the Fiscal Year 2025 planning process. Today’s message is part of a regular series of updates to help our employees, parents and stakeholders become familiar with key dates, milestones, and external considerations.

As the district implements its budget process for FY 2024-25, FCS pledges to remain open and transparent throughout our annual planning activities. The comprehensive budget development effort takes several months and includes multiple steps of review...

The annual Fulton County School (FCS) budget proceedings are underway, and we pledge to remain transparent as we continue updating our community about the Fiscal Year 2024 planning process. Today’s message is part of a regular series of updates to help our employees, parents and stakeholders become familiar with key dates, milestones, and external considerations.

As Fulton County Schools (FCS) begins its annual budget season, it is important to update our community about the Fiscal Year 2024 budget planning process. The Board of Education’s strong financial management and oversight of the budget has resulted in Fulton County having the lowest school millage rate in the metro Atlanta region and has extended to the good stewardship of federal dollars from CARES I, CARES II, and ARP.

As Fulton County Schools (FCS) begins its annual budget season, we pledge to remain transparent as we continuously update our community about the Fiscal Year 2024 budget planning process. The comprehensive budget development effort undertaken by the district takes several months and includes multiple steps of review, research, and community engagement.

In May, after two public hearings for the FY2023 preliminary budget, the Board of Education gave approval to the FY 2023 Tentative Budget as proposed by the Superintendent.

The annual Fulton County School (FCS) budget proceedings are underway, and we pledge to remain transparent as we continue updating our community about the Fiscal Year 2023 planning process.

The annual Fulton County School (FCS) budget proceedings are underway, and we pledge to remain transparent as we continue updating our community about the Fiscal Year 2023 planning process.

As Fulton County Schools (FCS) begins its annual budget season, it is important to update our community about the Fiscal Year 2023 budget planning process.

April marked an important step in the annual budget process for FCS as Supt. Mike Looney and CFO Marvin Dereef brought forth the superintendent’s p...

The annual Fulton County School budget proceedings have been underway for several months, and we want to update our community continuously about th...

The annual Fulton County School budget proceedings have been underway for several months, and we want to update our community continuously about th...

The annual Fulton County School budget proceedings have been underway for several months, and we want to update our community continuously about th...