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District schedules public budget workshop after learning of frozen federal Title funds and possible state holdbacks
Summary
Business officials told trustees the district received unexpected revenue and also learned some federal Title funds would be frozen, creating an estimated $171,000 gap; state officials are also discussing possible holdbacks up to 6% that could affect future budgets, prompting a public workshop to map five‑year strategies.
The Blaine County School District business office reported July 15 that final foundation payments arrived and the district received approximately $500,000 more revenue than budgeted after clearing historic certification issues for staff, but officials also warned of funding risks that prompted a scheduled public budget workshop. Director Crow said the district’s support unit count was 150.85 and that revenue came in higher than expected because state certification…
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