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Board Members Discuss Higher Pay For Classified Employees

Board Members Discuss Higher Pay For Classified Employees

(GDN) – On April 14, 2022, Dr. David Lewis presented the Superintendent’s Proposed Budget for 2022-23 at the Wayne County Board of Education meeting. Chief Finance Officer, Leslie Rouse, shared that nearly $3 million dollars would be committed to increasing salaries and benefits for classified employees. Dr. Lewis reminded the Board that this increase was…read more »

WCPS Proposed Budget Approved, Forwarded To County Commissioners

WCPS Proposed Budget Approved, Forwarded To County Commissioners

A new financial plan is nearly finalized for the next WCPS school year. This week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved Interim Superintendent Dr. David Lewis’ proposed budget. At Monday’s meeting, Dr. Lewis reminded the new $192.6 million budget will have to be adjusted once the new school year begins as final enrollment figures…read more »

WCPS Prepares For Budget Reductions

WCPS Prepares For Budget Reductions

The Wayne County Board of Education held a budget work session on Thursday as the district works through a nearly $5 million fund balance deficit announced earlier this month. As the district tries to set its new budget, Acting Finance Director Dr. David Lewis says per-pupil funding from the state is still not set. Acting…read more »

Acting Superintendent Dives Into WCPS Finances

Acting Superintendent Dives Into WCPS Finances

Acting Wayne County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. James Merrill told the Wayne County Board of Education Friday that he believes the district will be able to pay out supplements and the end of year payroll.  This is despite the district’s nearly $5 million fund balance deficit that was announced last week. Dr. Merrill presented his…read more »

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