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Board reviews $200,000 ‘‘Beat the Budget’’ shortfall and fund pressures
Summary
At its July 28 finance meeting the Georgetown‑Ridge Farm Unit #4 Board of Education reviewed a reported $200,000 ‘‘Beat the Budget’’ deficit and discussed pressures across four major funds, including substitute costs, retirements and unfilled positions.
At a July 28 finance committee meeting of the Georgetown‑Ridge Farm Unit #4 Board of Education, members reviewed a listed ‘‘Beat the Budget’’ shortfall of $200,000 and discussed deficit spending across four major funds.
The agenda item noted that the deficit touches state and levy funds and includes higher substitute costs, retirement payouts, and multiple openings that have not been filled. Committee members said they will review the classification of positions (TA vs. PA) and other cost‑containment options to limit further deficit spending.
No formal vote on budget cuts was recorded in the meeting transcript. The board set next steps to evaluate vacancies and line‑item adjustments before the end of the fiscal year.
