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Randolph County Schools warned it faces state watch list, may hold checks and cut activities
Summary
District finance staff told the board the district faces a fiscal deficit that could place it on the state's watch list as early as July 1, triggering weekly reporting and possible operational controls such as holding vendor checks; administrators urged immediate planning for cuts to extracurriculars and nonessential spending.
The Randolph County Schools Board heard a detailed financial briefing Tuesday that administration said could leave the district on the West Virginia Department of Education's watch list by July 1, triggering heightened reporting and closer state oversight.
Finance staff said the district is balancing two primary funds in the publication required by state code: fund 11 (general fund) and fund 61 (grants). They reported a negative budgetary reserve to reflect a shortfall and recommended the board consider cuts to county-funded athletics, field trips and other extracurricular activities while monitoring cash to…
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