Sunday, May 25, 2025

Oconee County School Board Holds Quick Public Hearing On Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, With One Citizen Offering Comments

***Criticism Offered On Spending, Fund Balance***

Only one persons showed up to speak at the first of two required public hearings on the $120.5 million General Fund Budget the Oconee County Board of Education has tentatively approved for Fiscal Year 2026.

Pam Hendrix used the three minutes she was allowed to complain about increased spending when student enrollments are deceasing and about the size of the system’s cash reserves.