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McCreary County Board hears that 10 district positions are vacant as some pay relies on pending grants
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Summary
At a March 23 special meeting, the McCreary County Board of Education approved an amended agenda and heard a treasury report saying the district is down 10 positions, seven of them tied to grants; officials said up to four positions could be restored if pending grant allocations are received.
At a special meeting on March 23, 2026, the McCreary County Board of Education approved the meeting agenda with the removal of item 4f and heard a treasury update noting staffing reductions tied to delayed grant funding.
The board’s treasury presenter, Miss Devaugh, summarized district finances and staffing: “So all of that together, we're down, a total of 10 positions. 7 of those are grant related, and we have the potential to bring 4 of those back.” She told the board that three positions had been one‑year roles chosen by principals and that the district is holding back four positions because it has not yet received a grant allocation for Fund 5100 (referenced in the transcript as “5 100”). Devaugh described general fund receipts as coming from tax and set payments, special revenue from grant reimbursements, and district activity funds covering some operational expenses.
Board members sought clarification about which grants covered the affected roles. The treasury presenter replied that the three one‑year positions were qualified and that the four positions being held are also qualified, but she did not state specific grant program names or award amounts on the record. The transcript does not record further formal action on staffing or a directive to staff to pursue specific grants.
The meeting opened with roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance; the agenda change to remove item 4f was moved and seconded and the vote was called by the Chair. The board proceeded to the superintendent and treasury reports after approving the amended agenda. The transcript does not include subsequent votes or a timeline for decisions about restoring positions.
