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SB 27

AN ACT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT BATESVILLE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

2026 Fiscal Session

SB 27 provides a comprehensive FY2026-27 funding package for UACCB, detailing staff caps, salaries, operating and capital funds, with immediate effect.

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Bill Summary · SB 27

Summary of SB 27 (2026F) – Arkansas

University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville appropriation (FY 2026-2027)

Purpose and Intent

SB 27 provides a comprehensive annual appropriation for the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The bill sets a detailed schedule of authorized positions, funding for regular salaries, operating expenses, and capital-related expenditures, with separate allocations from state operations and from a cash fund. It also includes standard fiscal controls and an emergency clause to ensure timely funding.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Regular Salaries – Operations (Personnel Establishment)

    • Establishes the maximum number of regular employees for 2026-2027 across multiple salary bands and job titles.
    • Notable top positions and target annual pay:
    • Chancellor: 1 position, $214,799
    • Provost: 1 position, $172,403
    • Vice Chancellor for Finance & Admin.: 1 position, $161,671
    • Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs: 1 position, $161,671
    • Director of various high-level administrative roles (HR, Workforce Development, Financial Aid, Planning & Assessment, Computer Services, etc.) with specified salaries generally ranging from about $60,000 to $136,980 for certain director roles.
    • Substantive listing includes a broad pool of IT staff, administrative staff, public safety personnel, academic advisors, librarians, faculty (both 12-month and 9-month positions), skilled trades, food service, bookstore, library staff, and other support roles.
    • Total listed: a comprehensive staffing matrix with a max total of 243 employees (as of the printed maximums).

  • Extra Help – Operations

    • Authorizes up to 100 temporary or part-time employees (Extra Help) for the 2026-2027 year, payable from funds appropriated in this act, at rates aligned with the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act or the act’s own rates.

  • Appropriation – State Operations (General Fund-like, or equivalent)

    • Regular Salaries: $4,333,597
    • Extra Help: $245,000
    • Personal Services Matching: $750,000
    • Maintenance & General Operating Expenses: $5,000
    • Contingency: $266,680
    • Total State Operations Allocation: $5,600,277

  • Appropriation – Cash Funds (from cash funds as defined by law)

    • Regular Salaries: $1,955,000
    • Extra Help: $285,000
    • Overtime: $1,000
    • Personal Services Matching: $1,800,000
    • Maintenance & General Operating Expenses:
    • Operating Expense: $4,700,000
    • Conference & Travel: $185,000
    • Professional Fees: $300,000
    • Capital Outlay: $1,500,000
    • Data Processing: $0
    • Capital Improvements: $1,000,000
    • Debt Service: $900,000
    • fund Transfers, Refunds and Investments: $500,000
    • Total Cash Funds Allocation: $13,126,000

  • Total Appropriation (Combined State Operations + Cash Funds): $18,726,277

    • Note: The document shows a total of $5,600,277 for state operations and $13,126,000 for cash funds, summing to $18,726,277. The “TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED” line listed is $13,126,000 under Section 4, but combined totals would reflect the sum of Sections 3 and 4 for full program funding. The explicit line items in Section 4 confirm the cash fund total.

  • Compliance and Accountability

    • The bill requires disbursements to comply with general fiscal laws (State Procurement Law, Budget Procedures, Revenue Stabilization Law, etc.) and DF&A regulations.
    • Fiscal intent aligns with the Agency Budget requests and legislative recommendations.

  • Emergency Clause

    • An emergency clause declares that the act is necessary for immediate operation beginning July 1, 2026, enabling the agency to operate without delay and to avoid irreparable harm if sessions extend.

Who is Affected

  • Primary Beneficiary:

    • University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB), benefiting from funded personnel, operating costs, and capital-related investments for FY 2026-2027.

  • Staff and Departments:

    • All UACCB departments listed in the compensation table, including administrative offices, IT, student services, academics, public safety, facilities, and auxiliaries (bookstore, library, etc.).

  • Shared Administrative Stakeholders:

    • Department of Finance and Administration (fiscal oversight), and UACCB governance and budgeting processes.

Timeline and Procedural Notes

  • Effective Date: July 1, 2026 (fiscal year start for the appropriation).
  • Emergency Clause: The act is declared to be in full force and effect immediately for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to ensure uninterrupted operation.
  • Operational Window: FY 2026-2027, ending June 30, 2027.
  • Legislative Process: The bill passed the committee of the whole and was enrolled with an emergency clause, reflecting rapid adoption and immediate implementation upon gubernatorial action.

This summary captures the bill’s main purpose, key funding and staffing provisions, affected entities, and important timelines. If you’d like, I can provide a line-by-line breakdown of the salary schedule or compare this bill to prior UACCB appropriations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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