School districts set budget hearings

The four school districts that comprise Cherokee County have all set their budget and Revenue Neutral Rate hearings for the 2026-2027 school year.

While the total budgets approved by each school district rely heavily on state funding, just a fraction of that total amount is paid for by Ad Valorem taxes.

The Riverton School District, USD 404, has proposed a total budget of $18,315,490, of that amount…