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Orange County Schools asks county for roughly $3.9 million in budget requests as enrollment dips
Summary
Superintendent and finance staff presented a recommended operating budget that asks the county for a $1.96 million continuation request and $1.9 million in expansion funding, citing a projected enrollment decline of roughly 174 students and uncertainty about state raises.
Orange County Schools officials presented a recommended operating budget to the school board that asks for $1,960,000 in continuation funding and about $1,900,000 in expansion money as the district prepares for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
The presentation, delivered by district finance staff and Superintendent Dr. Jones, said the district is projecting a drop of roughly 174 students in the district enrollment and anticipates a decline in state funding tied to that enrollment change. "We are asking for, 1,960,000, for our continuation increase, which is 4% on our salaries as well as the benefit," the finance…
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