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Rockingham County Schools warns of multimillion‑dollar shortfalls as state budget remains unsettled
Summary
District finance staff told the school board the stalled state budget and lower projected ADM could cut state funding by about $6.8 million next year; staff flagged a worst‑case $3.6 million shortfall in exceptional‑children funding and recommended planning steps including reducing positions via attrition and exploring school consolidation.
District finance staff presented a high‑level draft of the Rockingham County Schools 2026‑27 budget to the board on Feb. 9, warning that unresolved state budget decisions and declining enrollment will require near‑term adjustments.
Annie Ellis, presenting the 30,000‑foot view of the budget, said North Carolina’s stalled biennial budget and proposed income‑tax reductions could reduce state revenue available for K‑12 education; the district’s potential exposure was described by staff as roughly $6.8 million under one scenario tied to tax‑rate changes. Ellis said the…
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