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Gaston County Schools asks county for $7 million boost, details teacher pay and capital needs
Summary
At a March 17 Gaston County Board of Education meeting, district finance staff presented a superintendent—s budget request seeking an additional $7 million from the county to cover operating and capital maintenance increases, including a $3.6 million teacher supplement ask and a three-year capital maintenance ramp.
GASTONIA, N.C. — At the Gaston County Board of Education—s March 17 meeting, district finance staff presented the superintendent—s budget request for fiscal year 2025-26, asking the county for roughly $7 million in additional funding to cover operating needs and capital maintenance.
The presentation, delivered by Gary Assmans, said the district—s current initial budget is about $381 million and that county funding this year totals approximately $56.4 million, which represents roughly 15% of the district—s budget. "We are currently the second largest employer in Gaston County," Assmans said, and he detailed key local-cost responsibilities the county funds,…
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