Schools, County In Limbo Awaiting NCGA Budget
School and County officials are in limbo awaiting the final state budget, but they say it’s likely to hit local schools hard.
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School Funding
Hundreds Call On BoCC To Spend More On Schools
Hundreds came out to Thursday’s budget public hearing to tell Orange County Commissioners to increase school funding.
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No Property Tax Rate Increase In BoCC Budget Proposal
Next year’s county budget doesn’t include a tax increase, but officials say it’s getting harder to balance the budget using reserve funds.
Read MoreOrange County Commissioner Candidates Talk Trash And Taxes
Tax rates, school funding and the future of solid waste disposal were the hot topics at last week’s Orange County Commissioner candidate forum.
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CHCCS Facing $45 Million In Unfunded School Repairs
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board is worried about the district’s ability to pay for new schools while funding much-needed repairs to aging facilities.
Read MoreCommissioners Nix Orange County Fair Plan
The Board of Commissioners voted Thursday to put plans for an Orange County fair on hold indefinitely, citing concerns about cost.
Read MoreBoCC Eyes Older Schools For Bond Referendum
Commissioners could consider a bond referendum to finance repairs on aging schools, but they want to be sure it will delay the need for new buildings.
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BOCC Budget: More For Schools and Public Safety
For the fifth year in a row, Orange County Commissioners approved a budget that does not include a countywide property tax rate increase.
Read MoreCHCCS: Tough Choices Despite Increased Funding
Commissioners added $3 million to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school budget this week, but school officials say they’re still struggling with state cuts.
Read MoreTax Hike For CHCCS District; OC Prop Tax Unchanged
County commissioners signaled on Thursday that they will hold the line on property taxes, but the CHCCS special district tax will go up.
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