Clay Schools Budget Tightening, But Solid
Clay County School Board approved the first draft of a new fiscal year budget Thursday night with a move to “tighten up” spending. Finance Director Ashley White said the plan includes a $45,000 salary for teachers, as the system moves toward the new state mandate. For non-certified personnel, the proposal includes a $1 per hour […]
Putnam Budget Committee Helps Schools Cover Deficit
The Putnam County Budget Committee will help fill a $1.7 million deficit in the school budget by recommending the county commission cover school bus expenditures. The committee approved the some $820,000 expenditure to be paid through its capital projects fund Thursday. Director of Schools Corby King said the school system should be able to cover […]
King: Putnam School Budget Needs Funding To Remain Competitive
Putnam County School System’s new fiscal year budget has a roughly $2 million budget shortfall as the county awaits final tax numbers. Director of Schools Corby King presented the budget to the County Commission’s Budget Sub-Committee at a meeting Thursday night. King said the system is positioned well but needs to keep up with growth in […]
