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Dorchester County schools review cuts as state "blueprint" raises long-term costs
Summary
Superintendent and school board described ongoing budget refinements to close a projected deficit that Dr. Thompson said has been reduced from about $10.1 million to roughly $5.5 million; council members pressed for options and warned of pressure on county property taxes.
Dorchester County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thompson told the County Council on March 18 that the school district is refining its budget to close a projected deficit now at about $5.5 million, down from roughly $10.1 million earlier this year.
The presentation outlined the district's priorities'including strengthening Tier 1 classroom instruction, improving school culture and safety, and expanding professional development'and explained adjustments made so far to reduce the shortfall. Dr. Thompson said the district has cut an outsourced alternative education program from the draft budget and reduced travel and other expenditures as part of the effort to reach balance.
The budget matter matters because the state's education funding reforms (referred to in the meeting as the "blueprint") and related rules from the Accountability and Implementation Board will change…
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