The board faces a $11.7 million shortfall, forcing delays to critical facility and safety upgrades while also jeopardizing planned pay increases for staff. Members urge the community to advocate for full funding to support school operations and resource officers. 8mins
Original Meeting
Video Notes
ABSS Board of Education May Evening Meeting 5/27/25
Frankie Blackburn
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Mr. Rogers and Dr. Fleming discussed a $3 million shortfall in capital funding, noting that several school facility and safety projects would be delayed or unfunded as a result.
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Mr. Rogers and Dr. Fleming discussed how a budget shortfall could prevent the board from providing planned salary supplements for certified and classified employees, despite these being priorities in their funding request.
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Mr. Rogers discussed concerns about potential loss of funding for school resource officers and emphasized the importance of transparency and community support for fully funding the school system's budget request.