Gwinnett County Schools is set to unveil its 2027 budget, a proposal that promises significant investments in teacher compensation and school safety. According to reports, the proposed budget includes pay raises for educators, a long-awaited boost for a workforce that has faced salary stagnation in recent years. Additionally, the budget is expected to allocate funds for the hiring of more school resource officers (SROs), law enforcement personnel who work in schools to provide a secure environment for students and faculty. The proposed budget is a response to growing concerns about teacher recruitment and retention, as well as the need to maintain a safe learning environment for students.
Gwinnett County Schools 2027 budget proposes pay raises, hiring more SROs WSB-TV