County warns Secure Rural Schools funding uncertain; budget planning to be conservative

Apr 29, 2025

County Administrator Derek Rapier told the board that Secure Rural Schools funding was not included in the recent continuing resolution and that the county will prepare conservative budget scenarios (1%, 3%, 5% salary increases) while monitoring federal grant and block-grant risks.

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GREENLEE COUNTY — County Administrator Derek Rapier briefed the Greenlee County Board of Supervisors on state and federal budget risks, saying county staff had expected Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments but found SRS was not included in the continuing resolution passed in Washington.

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