When and where is the budget hearing?

The hearing is Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the District Administrative Office, 801 N. Hamilton Street, Williamston.

How large is the proposed 2026-2027 operating budget?

The estimated operating budget for 2026-2027 is $124,562,439, a 3.19% increase over the prior year.

How do I request to speak at the hearing?

Submit a written request to the superintendent at least 72 hours before the hearing, per board policy.

Will the property tax millage rate be decided at this hearing?

No; the county board will set the millage rate this fall when certified assessment figures are available.

Public Hearing — 801 N. Hamilton Street, Williamston, SC

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Anderson County School District One will hold a public hearing on May 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss its estimated 2026-2027 operating budget of $124,562,439, a projected 3.19% increase in expenditures. Residents may speak if they request in writing 72 hours before the hearing.

Key Takeaways

Public hearing: May 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Proposed 2026-27 budget: $124,562,439
Projected 3.19% increase in expenditures
Speaker requests due 72 hours before hearing
Millage rate to be set this fall after assessments

Published: May 10, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Williamston
Address: 801 N. Hamilton Street, Williamston, SC

What to do next

1
Submit written request to speak
Send a written request to the superintendent at least 72 hours before the May 26, 2026 hearing per board policy.
2
Attend the public hearing
Attend May 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the District Administrative Office, 801 N. Hamilton Street, Williamston, SC.
3
Contact the district for questions
Call Anderson County School District One at (864) 847-7344 for budget questions or clarifications.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the budget hearing?: The hearing is Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the District Administrative Office, 801 N. Hamilton Street, Williamston.
How large is the proposed 2026-2027 operating budget?: The estimated operating budget for 2026-2027 is $124,562,439, a 3.19% increase over the prior year.
How do I request to speak at the hearing?: Submit a written request to the superintendent at least 72 hours before the hearing, per board policy.
Will the property tax millage rate be decided at this hearing?: No; the county board will set the millage rate this fall when certified assessment figures are available.

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Full Notice Text

ANDERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ESTIMATED 
2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
District Administrative Office
801 N. Hamilton Street
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 847-7344
Current Operating Budget 2025-2026 Fiscal Year
Budgeted Revenues $120,705,198
Budgeted Expenses $120,705,198
Estimated Operating Budget 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
Budgeted Revenues $124,562,439
Budgeted Expenditures $124,562,439
**NOTE:  The 2026-2027 estimated operating budget and expenditures are based on preliminary state and local allocations. The County Board of Education will set the millage rate this fall when they have the certified assessment figures. The proposed budget for 2026-2027 represents an estimated 3.19 percent increase in the total operating expenditure budget. 
Any person wishing to speak to this estimated budget must request in writing to the superintendent seventy-two hours before the hearing, as defined by board policy.
May 10 2026
LGSC0511819