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Superintendent Presents FY 2025-26 School Budget; Asks for Local Support for 5.64% Increase
Summary
Surry County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Monroe presented a proposed FY 2025-26 operating budget of $17,972,885, a 4.63% increase that would require an estimated 5.64% increase in local support. The proposal includes salary increases, health-insurance adjustments and capital-plan requests.
Superintendent Dr. Monroe presented the Surry County Public Schools' proposed FY 2025-26 budget to the Board of Supervisors on March 6, asking the county to consider an increase in local support to cover staffing, benefits and capital needs.
Dr. Monroe said the proposed operating budget is $17,972,885, a 4.63% increase ($796,024) over FY 2024-25. The school system estimates it will need a local funding increase of 5.64% ($756,069) to support the proposal. The schools' request includes a recommended salary range increase of 3% to 7% depending on tenure to…
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