Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Budgets
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools strives to create an innovative, inclusive, student-centered environment that supports the development of independent learners. Excellence without exception is our mantra. Our educators and support staff inspire intellectual curiosity, creativity, and achievement so that all students reach their potential and are enrolled, enlisted or employed upon graduation. To prepare for the budget, we invite Mecklenburg County residents, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools families, employees, partners, and community stakeholders along with the Board of Education to provide input and share their values and concerns about our budget priorities.
This operating budget is aligned to the Board’s Goals and Guardrails, budget objectives, and our four pillars of excellence – academic, people, operational and engagement. We invite you to participate in the budget process by attending an information session. Please see below for in-person and virtual dates and times.
Budget Information 2025-26
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is in the process of preparing the budget for the upcoming school year. To keep our families and community informed, we host information sessions.
Please click the links below to view a recording of a recent information session and to review the slides reviewing the budget process.
You may review the current budget recommendations: 2025-26 Budget Recommendation .
You may use this QR Code to access the 2025-26 Superintendent's Budget Recommendation on ClearGov.
