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Schools ask county for $2.5 million in supplements and outline $1.7M weapon‑detection purchase as SRO grant sunsets
Summary
Nash County Public Schools requested about $2.5 million for supplements, bonuses and program continuation, detailed a decline in state/local revenue that reduces earned positions, and warned its lease‑to‑purchase timeline for weapon‑detection scanners could require roughly $1.7 million in purchases next year.
Nash County Public Schools leaders presented a FY27 funding request and security update to county commissioners on May 12, asking the county to consider funding supplements and safety upgrades amid falling state and local revenue.
Superintendent Dr. Steven Ellis opened the district's presentation and said the request would address shortfalls and support ongoing academic and safety programs. "Your investment in our schools directly impacts the success of our students, the strength of our workforce, and the future of our community," he said.
Melissa Dancy Smith, assistant superintendent for academic services, reported academic gains: roughly 74% of schools met or exceeded growth in 24–25 and the district posted its highest four‑year graduation rate in recent history (about 87.7%). She described the district's advanced teaching roles (ATR)…
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