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Waynesboro residents urge council to reject proposed 3% cap on school funding
Summary
At a September 2026 Waynesboro City Council meeting, dozens of residents and students urged council members not to approve a proposed 3% cap on annual increases to the local school funding formula, warning it would compound into long-term shortfalls and harm programs and staffing.
Dozens of Waynesboro residents and students told the City Council on a September 2026 meeting night that a proposed change to the local school‑funding agreement — which would cap annual increases at 3% — risks shrinking school resources over time.
Speakers told personal stories and cited city figures to press the council to preserve the current funding formula. Orthopedic surgeon and longtime resident Tom Peerless said the cap would compound across years and urged the council not to sign any agreement that imposes a 3% ceiling. "3% sounds reasonable until you understand how it works," Peerless said, adding that, using the city's audited revenue…
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