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Wythe County schools report enrollment decline and $250K–$275K projected shortfall as LCI rises
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Poole told the Wythe County School Board that a rise in the locality’s Local Composite Index and lower-than-expected enrollment mean the division faces a budget gap of roughly $250,000–$275,000 for the coming year; final budget decisions will follow updated gubernatorial proposals and the June approval cycle.
Dr. Poole, the division’s superintendent, told the Wythe County School Board on Jan. 8 that a change in the state funding formula and an enrollment drop are the primary drivers of an expected budget shortfall for the coming fiscal year.
"Our Local Composite Index went from 0.3243 to 0.3349," Dr. Poole said, noting that the shift reduces state aid and increases the locality's required local match. He reported current average daily membership (ADM) at 3,525—below the figure the budget had…
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