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Madison County school critic tells board staffing shortfalls persist, urges accountability
Summary
Public commenter Mitch Dickey told supervisors the eight positions discussed in the school budget are replacing previously lost posts and criticized the board for reallocating school funds to cover county insurance increases; he urged supervisors to visit classrooms and prioritize education.
Mitch Dickey of Brightwood addressed the Madison County Board of Supervisors during public comment on March 22, disputing how the board characterized the school budget and arguing that proposed positions are backfills for positions lost in prior years rather than entirely new roles.
Dickey said the superintendent’s proposed budget…
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