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After-school program faces $51,960 shortfall after federal award cut, Bradley County officials say
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Bradley County Schools reported a $51,960 shortfall for the Big City University after-school program tied to a federal administrative review; the program serves about 300 students and district staff may seek a budget amendment in December if grant funding is not secured.
Bradley County Schools staff warned the Board of Education on Monday that the after-school program serving nearly 300 students faces a $51,960 funding gap after a federal administrative review reduced the district's award.
Melissa Presswood, who presented the update, said the program (referred to in the meeting as Big City University and by the acronym VCU) provides academic tutoring, enrichment and family…
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