School Board anticipates revenue decline

School Board anticipates revenue decline

The Franklin Parish School District finances were a major portion of business for two separate meetings conducted by the School Board on Tuesday, July 8.

Rochester School Board approves budget reduction plan, despite opposition about using district's reserves

ROCHESTER — The Rochester School Board on Tuesday approved a five-year budget reduction plan, paving the way for large-scale cuts that are anticipated in light of rising costs and shrinking revenues. The decision was not unanimous. School Board member Justin Cook voted against the plan, saying he was uncomfortable reducing the district’s reserve funding as a way to soften the impact of the budget cuts in light of the uncertainty from the state a…