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Rutherford County Schools to fund $6.65 million in science textbooks from fund balance; board also reviewing $4 million state revenue amendment
Summary
Rutherford County School System staff presented a plan to use unassigned fund balance to purchase science textbooks totaling $6,654,414 and outlined a separate $4 million budget amendment reflecting additional state revenue that would fund weapon detection systems and other one-time items; both items will be voted on at an upcoming board meeting.
Rutherford County School System staff told the board April 9 that the district plans to buy new science textbooks for all grade levels and will use unassigned local fund balance to pay $6,654,414 for the purchase.
The board was also briefed on a separate budget amendment that reflects receipt of additional state revenue and moves $4,000,000 into current-year revenue and expenditures to pay for one-time items, including weapon detection systems, an extra paid day for 12‑month classified employees and higher maintenance-contract costs. Staff said the $4 million amendment does not use fund balance and includes no…
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