Cumberland Forming New Committee On Middle Schools
The Cumberland County Board of Education established a new committee Thursday to explore the idea of adding middle schools to the school system School Board Member Shannon Stout said she would like the committee to determine the availability and the suitability of the schools for middle school activities. She said the board would also need […]
Cumberland School Board Approves Budget After Revisions
The Cumberland County School Board approved a revised budget Tuesday night to propose to the Cumberland County Budget Committee. The budget originally faced a $4 million deficit. Cumberland County Schools Chief Operations Officer Kim Bray said the newly approved budget still sits some $2.9 million in the red, but could be balanced. “The $3.1 million […]
Cumberland School Board Looking To Cut, Balance Budget
The Cumberland County School Board is exploring ways to balance a budget that is facing an estimated $4 million deficit. The Cumberland County Commission’s Finance Committee requested the School Board look at possible budget cuts to balance the budget. School Board Member Shannon Stout said the two big buckets are compensation and capital projects. Stout […]
Cumberland School Board Will Discuss Stepp’s Contract
The Cumberland County School Board will consider the Director of Schools request to renegotiate his contract, following a Thursday night discussion. Billy Stepp asked the board to consider his agreement after receiving a positive evaluation. Stepp said many school systems consider raises and extensions annually based on such an evaluation. Board Member Nicholas Davis said […]
