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Fulton Daily News

Fulton Schools, Teachers’ Union Starting Contract Talks, But Not In Time To Help Cut Budget

The Fulton City School District and its largest union are about to begin talks towards a new contract at the same time as the district is trying to squeeze every penny of savings out of a budget that so far contains a massive deficit.

“We don’t have money.  We’re not shy about saying that,” Lynch said.

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Fulton Daily News

Fulton School Budget: $1.2 Million in Proposed Cuts Isn’t Half Enough

So far, there’s as much as $1.2 million in cuts being proposed: A half million dollars saved because of retirements; cuts in buying textbooks and a host of smaller purchases; and eliminating 8 jobs.

In an average year, $1.2 million in spending cuts would produce a tax cut or, at worst, no increase. This isn’t an average year.

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