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SEES pre-K classes to move

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Paul Floeckher

Updated: Mar 11, 2015, 12:15 AM

Published: Mar 11, 2015, 12:25 AM

Pre-kindergarten classes currently being held at South Effingham Elementary School will move to Sand Hill Elementary for the 2015-16 school year. The Effingham County Board of Education voted 5-0 last week to move the two classes of 22 students each from SEES to the less-crowded Sand Hill campus next year. “Sand Hill does have the classroom space available,” said Effingham Schools Superintendent Randy Shearouse.

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Effingham School Board Approves $203M budget with Potential Property Tax Increase

This chart illustrates how the Effingham County School District’s $203 million general fund is allocated for fiscal year 2026, including spending on salaries, benefits, transportation, health services, and safety and security. (Courtesy of Effingham School District)

2026 budget — This chart illustrates how the Effingham County School District’s $203 million general fund is allocated for fiscal year 2026, including spending on salaries, benefits, transportation, health services, and safety and security. (Courtesy of Effingham School District)

Updated: Jun 20, 2025, 1:18 PM

Published: Jun 20, 2025, 12:51 PM

The Effingham County Board of Education approved a $203 million fiscal year 2026 budget Thursday night, reflecting an 11% increase over last year. The rise is largely due to an $8 million spike in health and retirement benefit costs for employees. To help cover the shortfall, the district may raise the property tax millage rate, potentially increasing homeowners’ taxes by up to 12 percent.

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