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Board members press district on equity, Southern High renovations and extracurricular funding disparities
Summary
During the FY27 budget workshop, multiple board members raised equity concerns: Southern High School's condition and funding approach, disparities in transportation funding for athletics versus music and co‑curricular access barriers; members urged prioritizing student needs and preserving behavioral and support positions.
After presentations from county and district finance staff, board members used the public workshop to press administrators on equity and program priorities tied to the FY2027 request.
Dr. Tobin asked whether systemic upgrades at Southern High School were prudent or whether the school warranted wholesale replacement. Bill Heizer replied the administration judged systemic work to be the best use of funds because the building is…
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