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Raleigh school board approves 76.1 million budget for 1998-99
The Raleigh County school board approved a 76.1 million dollar budget for the 1998-99 year, a 2.8 percent rise driven by teacher pay increases. Salaries and fixed costs account for about 84 percent, with distributions of 31.8 million to regular education, 10 million to special education, and 3.3 million to vocational education. The plan includes 8 million for maintenance, 5.5 million for transportation, and 4.4 million for administration, with restricted programs totaling 5.9 million for food services and Step 7. The calendar sets Aug 21 as teacher start and Aug 26 as student first day, totaling 180 instructional days.
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Raleigh County
David W. Brooks
School System
Brooks
Nancy Talley
State Board of Education