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position has been covered by a federal grant to serve “at risk” students. That grant has been dropped and employing a social worker is mandated by the state.
Providing free textbooks and eliminating fees for instructional supplies is expected to add $43,000, to the budget. About $35,600 is proposed to pay an additional 20 percent to cover employee health insurance. The budget is increased by about $68,200 additional for debt service, and nearly $28,000 to pay back the state for employees who took early retirement a few years back.
Major efforts will be made at the high school to upgrade the computer network system and computerize grading. This proposal will allow the school system to qualify for an addiSee
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