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State Rejects Dickson County Budget
Last-Minute Deal To Keep Schools Open Could Be In Jeopardy
POSTED: 3:11 pm CDT October 14,
2009
UPDATED: 7:14 pm CDT October 14,
2009
CHARLOTTE, Tenn. -- The mayor of Dickson County said a budget that was approved Monday to fund schools has been rejected by the state.He said the district did not properly transfer some money into reserves. Now, the school board must meet Monday to correct the discrepancy.It's critical because the school system has been waiting on $3 million in state funding that it cannot receive until a budget is approved.The school system is expected to send a letter assuring the state it will vote to amend the budget. The state said that "good-will gesture" will be enough to release the funds for October.
Previous Stories:
- October 13, 2009: Dickson Co. Raises Property Taxes To Fund Schools
- October 8, 2009: Dickson Co. Plans School Shutdown Steps
- October 2, 2009: Planning Begins To Close Dickson Co. Schools
- September 29, 2009: 27 County Budgets Uncertified By State
- August 24, 2009: Unapproved Budget Could Close Schools
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