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Rockingham County Schools warn of multimillion-dollar state funding gap; consolidation options discussed
Summary
Superintendent staff presented a high-level 2026–27 budget showing a potential ~$6.8 million cut in state funding for Rockingham County Schools if state tax changes hold; staff outlined likely position and dollar reductions, a projected $3.6 million EC shortfall, and asked the board to consider school consolidation and other efficiency measures.
Annie Ellis, presenting the district’s 2026–27 draft budget, told the Rockingham County Board of Education on Feb. 9 that the state’s unresolved budget dispute over personal income tax rates could reduce statewide revenue by about $2.1 billion — roughly translating to a potential $6.8 million loss in state funding for Rockingham County Schools next year. Ellis stressed the figure is a projection and said the district will update numbers when state planning allotments arrive.
Ellis explained the district’s average daily membership (ADM) funding is declining: the district is funded on 10,885 students this year while the planning allotment is 10,740 for next year. That drop, she said, contributes to reduced position allotments…
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