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Moore County Schools present $165.8 million preliminary budget; district expects modest growth, a 2% salary assumption and a new Innovative High School
Summary
Moore County Schools leaders presented a preliminary FY2025–26 budget to the Board of Commissioners highlighting student achievement gains, a $165.8 million all-funds total, a 2% salary assumption, and an expansion to unfreeze a curriculum specialist position; the board and commissioners asked questions about federal funds, transportation and administrative overhead for a proposed Innovative High School.
Moore County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tim Locklear and assistant superintendent for budget and finance Tina Edmonds presented the school system’s preliminary FY2025–26 budget to the Moore County Board of Commissioners.
Locklear opened by citing district performance and priorities, telling commissioners the budget reflects a “vision” and “mission” focused on student success and program continuity. He said the district serves “over 14,000 students that attend public school from the County Of Moore” and noted steady enrollment growth of roughly 70 students year‑over‑year.
Edmonds walked commissioners through the funding assumptions and the local funding formula. She said the district…
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