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Superintendent outlines budget timeline, flags 4.47% levy cap and a proposed 9-period middle-school day
Summary
The superintendent told the Beacon City School District board the maximum modeled tax-levy increase is 4.47% and previewed a major budget initiative: converting the middle-school schedule to a 9-period day to expand electives and avoid conflicts with academic-intervention services; implementation could require 3–4 FTE and additional curriculum work; administration will provide levy-impact scenarios at the next meeting.
At the March 9 Beacon City School District Board of Education meeting, the superintendent presented an overview of the upcoming budget process and highlighted a proposed major initiative: changing Roundabout Middle School to a 9-period day to increase access to specials and reduce conflicts with academic intervention services (AIS).
The superintendent said the district's modeled maximum allowable levy increase for next year is 4.47% and reminded trustees of the calendar of next steps: the…
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