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Southampton County School Board approves proposed FY2025–26 operating budget
Summary
The Southampton County School Board approved a proposed FY2025–26 operating budget that requests $14,049,056 in local funds and includes a 3% pay increase and added special-education positions; the board discussed staffing needs, uncontrollable cost increases and the effect of waning pandemic-era funding.
The Southampton County School Board on a voice vote approved its proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2025–26, following presentation by budget committee chair Miss Blunt and Superintendent Doctor Shannon.
Doctor Shannon said the “total requested local and state operating budget for the 25–26 fiscal year is $38,282,007,” and that the division will need $14,049,056 from the county…
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