Collected and spent
In fiscal year 2024, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools collected $597.7M in taxes and spent $1,654.8M.
Collected
$597.7M
Fiscal year 2024 · taxes
Spent
$1,654.8M
Fiscal year 2024
Where it goes
13 service lines.
Schools · Instructional Programs
$1,188.0M
Public works
$254.3M
Other · Intergovernmental Expenditures -- Charter Schools
$89.4M
General government · Financial and Human Resources
$38.3M
General government · Technology Support
$28.1M
General government · Policy, Leadership, and Public Relations
$20.4M
Schools · Support and Development
$11.8M
Schools · Special Population Support
$8.6M
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Debt service · past obligation
$6.1M
General government · Accountability Services
$5.5M
General government · System-Wide Pupil Support
$4.0M
Other · Ancillary Services
$0.3M
Schools · Capital Outlay
$0.0M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 — Statistical Section, 'Changes in Fund Balance, Governmental Funds, For the Last Ten Fiscal Years'. Read on September 6, 2026.
Details
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 — Statistical Section, 'Changes in Fund Balance, Governmental Funds, For the Last Ten Fiscal Years' (printed page 86), FY2024 column. Prepared by CMS Finance Department (Kelly Kluttz, CFO); audited (Independent Auditors' Report, pages 1-3)Who decides
It has nine members. Six are elected in districts. Three are elected at large. The board does not act unless it meets formally.
Who Taxes Me lists this board's seats once a public map of its districts can be checked. Until then, the board itself is the way to reach it.
Source · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Read on October 3, 2026.
When decisions happen
Regular meetings start at 6 p.m. Check the board calendar for changes.
Each yearThe school board usually meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays.
Next electionThree at-large school seats are on the November 2, 2027 ballot.
The county lists these seats for 2027.
How to reach it
Source · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Read on October 3, 2026.
Also on this tax bill
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools address pays these governments too. Which cities apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 7
CharlotteCity
HuntersvilleNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Mint HillNot in Who Taxes Me yet
MatthewsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
CorneliusNot in Who Taxes Me yet
PinevilleNot in Who Taxes Me yet
DavidsonNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Sources
Collected
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 — Statistical Section, 'Changes in Fund Balance, Governmental Funds, For the Last Ten Fiscal Years'. Read on September 6, 2026.
Details
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 — Statistical Section, 'Changes in Fund Balance, Governmental Funds, For the Last Ten Fiscal Years' (printed page 86), FY2024 column. Prepared by CMS Finance Department (Kelly Kluttz, CFO); audited (Independent Auditors' Report, pages 1-3)Spent
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 — Statistical Section, 'Changes in Fund Balance, Governmental Funds, For the Last Ten Fiscal Years'. Read on September 6, 2026.
Details
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 — Statistical Section, 'Changes in Fund Balance, Governmental Funds, For the Last Ten Fiscal Years' (printed page 86), FY2024 column. Prepared by CMS Finance Department (Kelly Kluttz, CFO); audited (Independent Auditors' Report, pages 1-3)Who decides
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Read on October 3, 2026.
When decisions happen
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Read on October 3, 2026.
How to reach it
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Read on October 3, 2026.
What it does
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 — Statistical Section, 'Changes in Fund Balance, Governmental Funds, For the Last Ten Fiscal Years'. Read on September 6, 2026.
Details
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 — Statistical Section, 'Changes in Fund Balance, Governmental Funds, For the Last Ten Fiscal Years' (printed page 86), FY2024 column. Prepared by CMS Finance Department (Kelly Kluttz, CFO); audited (Independent Auditors' Report, pages 1-3)To act on what you have read
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