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Gaston County Board approves $461.7 million 2025–26 budget; board signs off on 3.5% classified bonus
Summary
The Gaston County Board of Education on Nov. 17 approved a $461,700,000 budget for 2025–26, noted a $7.2 million cut in low-wealth state supplemental funding, and approved a 3.5% November bonus for classified hourly employees. Board members discussed enrollment growth and charter pass-throughs.
The Gaston County Board of Education on Nov. 17 approved its 2025–26 budget resolution totaling $461,700,000 and authorized a 3.5% November bonus for eligible classified hourly employees.
Gary Hoskins, the district finance officer, told the board the budget reflects about $461.7 million in both revenues and expenditures and ties lines to the district’s strategic priorities. "It's $461,700,000 and you can see about 48% of that comes from the state," Hoskins said during his presentation. He noted the district’s average daily membership rose by 688 students to…
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