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Budget presentation: ADM dip, projected shortfall and potential 2% bonus under state proposal

Halifax County Public Schools Board of Education · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Finance staff told the board the governor’s proposed budget shows a drop in average daily membership that reduces Standards of Quality funding by about $974,000; the proposal also includes a one‑time 2% bonus for staff (state covers two‑thirds) and changes in lottery and VPI funding.

Division finance staff presented a budget update tied to the governor’s proposed 'caboose' budget. The presenter said the division’s average daily membership (ADM) used for state calculations decreased by about 50 students, which translated into an approximately $974,000 reduction in SOQ‑based funding.

The state proposal includes increases tied to the…

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