Cuts, Closures, Tax Increase: Bibb County Schools Face Tough Budget Cut Decisions
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
The Bibb County Board of Education is beginning early planning for its Fiscal Year 2027 budget, with district leaders outlining financial challenges tied to declining enrollment and rising costs.
According to a meeting summary from the school district, Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims and Chief Financial Officer Eric Bush presented an initial financial outlook to board members during a budget work session on March 12th.
Bibb County schools budget cuts driven by enrollment decline
District leaders said enrollment is expected to decline again for the 2026–2027 school year, with projections at 20,546 students, a drop of nearly 900 students compared to the previous year’s projection.
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