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Rutherford County schools present $581.3M operating budget; commissioners flag textbook, technology and bus-contract risks
Summary
School leaders presented the proposed Fund 1.41 operating budget May 27: $573.39 million in revenue and $581.34 million in expenditures (a $7.96 million planned deficit). Commissioners questioned future textbook/technology needs and an immediate transportation risk if private bus contractors do not sign contracts.
Rutherford County school officials presented the proposed Fund 1.41 operating budget to joint committees on May 27, showing $573,385,825 in projected revenue and $581,343,045 in proposed expenditures, a $7,957,220 deficit.
Director of Schools Dr. Sullivan said the budget includes one‑time state items — a $2,000 teacher bonus and other grant funds — that together increased revenues and expenditures by roughly $25 million compared with prior years. He described staffing as the largest budget component and said the district will provide a 2.5% cost‑of‑living adjustment and…
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