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Nevada School Districts Face Closures and Cuts Despite Record Funding Boost
Districts face a perfect storm of flat per-pupil funding, rising costs, and enrollment declines causing budget deficits despite a 26% funding boost three years ago.
- Recent reports show that, three years after a $9,416 funding increase, Nevada school districts including Carson City, Douglas County, Elko County and Washoe County face budget deficits.
- Superintendents say flat per-pupil funding and enrollment declines under the PCFP contribute to budget shortfalls.
- Douglas County School District faces a $5 million deficit rising to about $7 million by 2027, Elko County School District gave teachers and support staff 11 percent raises while planning $15 million in cuts and implemented $3 million in cost-saving measures.
- Last month the board declared a fiscal emergency, allowing renegotiation of contracts while the Department of Taxation chose not to assume receivership and local school boards prepare votes on consolidations this week.
- Experts warn that without revenue increases, more districts will become insolvent, and superintendents say staff reductions are likely since salaries and benefits are the largest expenses.
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Nevada school budget heyday was short-lived. Why several districts are now in dire straits
Proposals to close Northern Nevada schools. Elimination of a Reno program for gifted students. Job cuts. Canceled teacher raises.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right0Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution75% Left
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C 25%
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