Alachua School Board approves 2026-27 budget, millage increase

The decision

The Alachua County School Board approved the district’s budget for the 2026-27 school year. The board also approved an increase in the millage rate tied to that budget.

What millage means

Millage is the rate used to calculate property taxes that support local government services, including public schools. An increase can affect the amount due for property owners, depending on the taxable value of the property.

What comes next

The approved budget and millage rate will guide the Alachua County school district during the 2026-27 school year. The decision concerns the district’s spending plan and the local property-tax rate used to support it.

The board’s action is the central budget decision for the upcoming school year. School operations and funding will proceed under the plan approved by the board.