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Clark County School District Approves $2.2 Billion Budget

The Clark County School District’s budget is growing as will its student body and personnel. Yesterday the school board unanimously approved a $2.2 billion budget for the next fiscal year. That’s a $50 million  increase due in part to increases in property tax revenues.

CCSD is planning to hire an additional 233 teachers, 500 support staff and 28 school-based administrators.

School officials expect an additional 3,300 students next year. A state education committee is recommending a proposal to increase per-pupil funding by 50 percent for non-English-speaking students and those in poverty. If approved it could be considered in the 2015 legislative session.
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