In a workshop last week, School Board members were advised that the next fiscal year may not be as lucrative as the current year. In a workshop last week, School Board members were advised that the next fiscal year may not be as lucrative as the current year. The estimates change constantly throughout the year.
Funding is based on the number of students in the public schools.
That number declined this year. It is expected by state officials to decrease by 1,600 students, although local administrators predict a four-year decline will turn around next year. That should answer about 80 percent of the question concerning where the money went. Improving educational achievement, after all, is one way to end declining enrollment. Enter words describing a concept or keywords.