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Council approves rollover of READ program funds, agrees to SAT/ACT boot camp and scholarship extension
Summary
Following a report from the Education Advisory Board, the council authorized rolling unspent READ program funds into the next fiscal year, approved using $20,000 for an SAT/ACT boot camp, extended the scholarship application period by 60 days and directed staff to add graduate-student scholarships.
The Riviera Beach City Council on Sept. 3 approved several actions recommended by the Education Advisory Board to preserve and expand student supports funded from the city's READ program.
Education advisory board members asked the council to encumber approximately $164,000 in unspent READ funds so the money can be carried forward into FY2025-26. Staff also asked the council to approve using…
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