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Asheville City Schools will apply state 'bump' despite no new state funding; district expects modest local cost
Summary
District finance staff told trustees the state authorized a pay‑step 'bump' but did not fund it; the district plans to apply eligible step increases on the September payroll and may retroactively adjust once allotments arrive, with projected net local exposure of about $50,000.
Heidi, the district finance lead, briefed the board on a recent state action that 'authorized' a pay‑step bump for qualifying certified employees but did not appropriate funding. "What they did provide money for was the increase in fringe benefit costs," Heidi said. "We were not funded, and not everyone will be able to see an increase in compensation at this time until they…
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