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Speakers blame voucher expansion as Sarasota schools face $45 million shortfall
Summary
Dozens of speakers urged the Sarasota County School Board to prioritize the district budget over policy fights, attributing a projected $45 million funding shortfall largely to statewide voucher expansion.
Sarasota County — Community members speaking during public comment Wednesday evening urged the School Board to focus on a projected $45 million shortfall in district revenue, which several speakers tied to the statewide expansion of school vouchers.
Why it matters: The shortfall, referenced repeatedly by speakers and in the superintendent’s consent-agenda highlights, prompted repeated calls for additional public town halls and for the board to prioritize staffing and classroom…
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