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District reports improved shortfall, enrollment at 9,327 and seeks board direction on teacher bonus resolution
Summary
Murfreesboro City Schools reported an improved revenue shortfall (from 3.6 to 1.5), confirmed enrollment of 9,327 students for period 5, cited higher winter absences and rising chronic absenteeism, and discussed drafting a resolution to opt into a $2,000 teacher bonus created by the Education Freedom Scholarship Act.
Murfreesboro City Schools officials reported Feb. 25 that the district’s revenue shortfall narrowed from 3.6 to 1.5 and that property tax collections received in January should improve the position further.
Finance staff said revenue is generally in line while expenditures are aligning to budgeted percentages; the presenter noted sales-tax receipts as a variable affecting revenue. The board then approved the district’s revenue and expenditure report on a voice vote.
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