District cites grant cuts as school programs lose funding
Superintendent Linda Eldridge says reductions come from state grants rather than district cuts. The Savannah River Site paid 494,874 in 2000-2001 fee in lieu, tech budget shrank 100,000 but will be offset by federal erate funds. Seven district office positions frozen saving 317,000 while per student funding remains in the bottom decile.
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Savannah River
Brock Heron
SRS
John Bradley
Eldridge
State Budget ‘and Control Board
Higher education budget cuts spark consolidation talk in Aiken
ATC president Dr. Susan Graham and USCA president Dr. L. Martin discuss continuing state funding shortfalls. Cuts affect programs and staffing at USC Aiken and Aiken Tech as they brace for a tighter year. Lottery funds may fund scholarships instead of campus needs, pressuring enrollment and strategic planning.
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Susan Graham
Jim Hodges
USCA
Martin
Tion
Graham
USC Aiken
Hodges
Aiken Tech
Aiken County OKs Local Option Sales Tax spending plan
County leaders said they were not surprised by Peeples decision and moved ahead with a plan for how Local Option Sales Tax revenues will be spent. The plan prioritizes roads projects in Aiken North Augusta New Ellenton Wagener Jackson and others with Bobby Jones Expressway construction. Attorneys fees and a small county tax fee are also covered. Community leaders praised the council's resolve and urged constructive use of funds.
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Ronnie Young
Aiken County
Robert Bell
Gene Klugh
Rick Osbon
Council
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North Augusta
New Ellenton
Wagener
Jackson
Salley
Burnettown
Moneta
Perry
Windsor
Peoples’ Order
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His Way Fellowship
Linda Sharpe
Blase Mancini
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