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Rockingham County Schools warns of $6.8M potential state funding drop, asks board to study consolidations
Summary
District staff told the school board that lagging enrollment and uncertain state revenues could reduce state funding by an estimated $6.8 million for 2026–27, possibly eliminating 8.5 teaching positions and requiring difficult budget choices including consolidation of facilities.
Rockingham County Schools officials on Feb. 9 told the board that the district faces an uncertain 2026–27 funding outlook tied to an unresolved state budget and declining enrollment.
Annie Ellis, presenting a high‑level view of the draft 2026–27 budget, said the state Office of State Budget and Management projects a $2.1 billion statewide revenue shortfall if proposed income tax cuts proceed as drafted. Using those statewide projections, staff estimated Rockingham County Schools could face approximately $6,800,000 less state funding next year. Ellis cautioned the figure is preliminary and depends on final state action…
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