POLITICSJun 24 · 11:03 UTCNASHVILLE BANNERLillian Avedian

Metro Schools Board Passes $1.4 Billion Budget After Heated Debate

The Metro Nashville Public Schools board approved a $1.437 billion 2026-27 budget after heated debate, including a 4% increase but cutting a proposed pre-K site and support staff calendar extensions to fund a $550,000 audit mandated by the Metro Council. Board member Abigail Tylor opposed the budget, criticizing cuts to employee compensation while suggesting alternatives like reducing teacher stipend increases.

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