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Lexington City Schools ask Davidson County for $36 million local match to unlock nearly $62 million in state funds
Summary
Lexington City Schools leaders told commissioners their district achieved record academic growth and asked for county support toward a needs-based grant that officials say would multiply local funds and unlock state dollars for renovations and workforce development.
Lexington City Schools leaders asked the Davidson County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 8 to support a local match that officials say would unlock state funding for school renovations and workforce programs.
Dr. Nakia Hardy, who introduced school leaders and said she planned regular updates to county officials, said Lexington City Schools posted record academic growth this year. “Lexington Senior High School's graduation rate climbed to 87.6%, the best in more than a decade,” Dr. Hardy said, adding the district earned substantial gains in proficiency and “almost 1,200…
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