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Commissioners say matching funds available for Reedsville and Stoneville school grants; explain county—s role and recent tax changes
Summary
County commissioners said matching funds are available to support grant applications for elementary school improvements in Reedsville and Stoneville and explained the county—s operational funding role and a recent $3.25 million increase tied to a 7-cent reassessment change.
Commissioner Kevin Berger said the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners has funds available to serve as matching money for grant applications to improve elementary school facilities in Reedsville and Stoneville.
Why it matters: Commissioners said the county can provide matching funds for capital grants, but routine decisions about how schools spend recurring operational money are made by the school board and school administration.
Commissioner Kevin Berger said, "We do have available funds that we would be able to utilize, for our…
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