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Board adopts budget as superintendent warns of continued state funding shortfalls and staff reductions
Summary
The board approved a balanced budget for next year but Superintendent Ken Richardson and union leaders said state funding still falls short. Richardson and union president Stephanie Merry described staff reductions and uncertainty over several state and federal funding lines.
The David Douglas School Board approved a budget for the coming school year during its June 12 meeting while district leaders and the union urged continued advocacy for increased state investment in public education.
Nut graf: Board members and district leaders said the district has a balanced budget but remains concerned that state funding levels will force staff reductions and program cuts. Union leaders said current state funding is inadequate and…
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