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Sumner County board approves FY2023–24 budget after debate over large reserves, teacher pay and iPad purchase
Summary
After extended discussion about fund balances, teacher raises and a proposed 1:1 iPad rollout, the Sumner County Board of Education unanimously approved the FY2023–24 general purpose budget and separately approved the district iPad purchase following debate about recurring replacement costs.
The Sumner County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the fiscal year 2023–24 general-purpose budget after a lengthy debate over projected reserves, teacher pay increases and capital priorities.
Chairman Brewer called the question after multiple members questioned a packet figure showing approximately $50 million in restricted reserves, a projected $37 million undesignated fund balance and proposed capital spending. Fiscal staff explained that the $37 million figure is a projection based on current revenue and expenditures and that the…
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