Facing $2 million deficit, Campbell County Schools considers plans to cut budget

Facing $2 million deficit, Campbell County Schools considers plans to cut budget

JACKSBORO, Tenn. (WATE) — The Campbell County School system held a meeting on Wednesday to discuss the options to address a $2.1 million deficit in the system's budget. Three options were proposed, getting mixed reviews from the finance committee and parents who were in attendance. The meeting was packed as concerned parents piled in regarding an article that was posted this morning by Campbell County radio station WLAF. In it, an unnamed school…

The insurance group representing school districts pinches every penny to reduce its deficit.

The Municipalities, Colleges Schools Insurance Group (MCSIG) has implemented various cost-cutting measures to address a $12 million deficit caused by record medical insurance claims. These include contract negotiations, drug coverage limits, and vendor services that aim to enhance savings and efficiency for school districts.