Fayette County Schools Budget Vote | Lexington News

Fayette County Public Schools just approved a new budget for the 2026-2027 school year, backed by a property tax hike that will bring in $21.9 million — a move aimed at fixing financial chaos exposed by a damning audit. Interim Superintendent Dr. Bill Bradford’s recovery plan zeroes in on six priorities: stabilizing finances, boosting academics, and increasing transparency. Emotional moments came from parents, like the PTA president at George Washington Carver STEM Academy for Boys, who pleaded for a permanent home for her growing school after families were forced to pull kids due to last-minute transportation changes. Beyond the budget, the board also adopted policy updates and entered closed sessions to discuss land acquisition and legal matters — signaling that while progress is being made, the work behind the scenes is far from over. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a272560c18d83f43