US EditionNevada School Districts Face Closures and Cuts Despite Record Funding Boost
Nevada school districts face rising costs, declining enrollment, and funding formula changes that threaten programs and staff despite a 26% funding boost, experts say.
- 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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Schools Face Big Cuts As Education Funding Evaporates
(Carson City, NV) — Schools across Nevada are at risk of closing as school districts face massive budget shortfalls. The Nevada Independent says three years after a big funding increase, they’re seeing rising costs, falling enrollment and insufficient revenues. That will likely mean cuts to jobs, programs and salaries. Schools districts are especially hard hit in Carson City, Douglas, Washoe and Elko counties.
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