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Toma City Schools presents draft $46.1 million budget and plans to boost entry-level teacher pay
Summary
Toma City Schools presented a draft FY2626–27 budget of $46,144,860, noting state 'TISA' funds supply roughly 58.9% of revenue; the district said by law it must raise entry-level teacher pay to $50,000 next year and plans program and facility investments including expanded early learning space and new STEM and health-science teachers.
A representative of Toma City Schools presented the district's draft FY2626–27 budget to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on May 11, outlining proposed revenues and priority investments. The draft totals $46,144,860, with the presenter saying the majority—about 58.9%—is expected from state TISA funds. Other revenue sources noted included county property tax (15.8%), sales tax (14.8%), and city appropriations (8.9%); federal funds, tuition and miscellaneous items each contributed less than 1% in the draft.
Key program and personnel changes highlighted in the presentation include:
- The district will fund 100% of…
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