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Pulaski County schools approve 2025-26 operating budget with 3% staff raise; insurance costs drive planning
Summary
The Pulaski County Public Schools board approved the proposed fiscal year 2025-26 operating budget, including a 3% employee pay increase, no added local tax levy, and a substantial insurance cost adjustment. The board also discussed a potential $1,000 bonus subject to end-of-year funds.
The Pulaski County Public Schools board on March 25 approved the proposed fiscal year 2025-26 operating budget, endorsing a 3% pay raise for employees and budgeting for higher health-insurance costs without adding new local taxes.
Board members voted to approve the budget option shown on the meeting screen — the plan that includes a 3% raise — after board members moved and seconded the motion and approved it by roll call. Miss Porter, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Williams, Miss Payne, Miss Cox and Mr. Price voted “yes.” The motion carried unanimously.
Morgan, a district staff member who presented budget highlights, told the board: “I definitely like that. We…
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