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Board approves budget amendments as district outlines $15 million loan for major roof, track and parking repairs
Summary
The Granville County Board of Education approved routine budget amendments and discussed a proposed $15 million loan to fund full roof replacements at J.F. Webb and South Granville high schools, track resurfacing and parking‑lot repairs. Finance staff warned of a roughly $4.9 million drop in state funding that will require further reductions.
The Granville County Board of Education approved budget amendments Wednesday and received detailed briefings on widening capital needs as the district weighs a proposed $15 million loan to fund major repairs, including full roof replacements at J.F. Webb and South Granville high schools.
Miss Hines, the district finance presenter, told the board the month’s budget amendments add $152,819 in state funding — earmarked for summer reading camp and literacy support — and $66,490 in restricted grants and private donations, including funds to rebuild the early‑childhood playground at Tar River Elementary. She also corrected a prior reporting error of $191,004.70 from last month’s packet. The board approved the amendments on a motion during the meeting.
In a longer budget review, Miss Hines said district finances remain on target through…
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