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SEMS citizens of the month
0525 SEMS Citizen
Front row, left to right, are: Chantel LaFleur, Davey Morris, Austin Barefield and Serggio Montero; back row: Brandon Landing, Austin Pittman, Thomas Granat and Matthew Small. Not pictured is Ryan Harrington. - photo by Photo provided
Staff Report
Updated: May 25, 2010, 1:20 PM
Published: May 25, 2010, 1:21 PM
South Effingham Middle School students pictured were chosen by their grade level teachers to represent their team as Citizen of the Month for April/May.
Effingham School Board Approves $203M budget with Potential Property Tax Increase
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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