Mercersburg
EDUCATION
Washington County Board of Education Budget Adjustments
The Washington County Board of Education has amended its general fund budget to $348 million after facing an $8.6 million funding shortfall from expected county and state sources. The initial proposal was $356.7 million. The board has made several adjustments, including cutting nearly $3.7 million from the potential raises pool, allowing for a minimum 3% pay raise for employees. Other adjustments included forgoing a $4.8 million contribution to the Other Post-Employment Benefits fund, which in previous years saw up to $6 million allocated annually.
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