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Schools bracing to make stricter AYP goals
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Although Effingham County schools’ 2011 test scores earned overall gains and high rankings compared to the state, Adequate Yearly Progress projections show no schools in the system meeting AYP by 2013. Assistant Superintendent Greg Arnsdorff praised the schools for improvements over last several years. But, in the wake of initial reports indicating the system does not meet AYP, he and his team estimated the probability of the system meeting the 2014 goal of 100 percent.
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Effingham School Board Approves $203M budget with Potential Property Tax Increase
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This chart illustrates how the Effingham County School District’s $203 million general fund is allocated for fiscal year 2026, including spending on salaries, benefits, transportation, health services, and safety and security. (Courtesy of Effingham School District)
The Effingham County Board of Education approved a $203 million fiscal year 2026 budget Thursday night, reflecting an 11% increase over last year. The rise is largely due to an $8 million spike in health and retirement benefit costs for employees. To help cover the shortfall, the district may raise the property tax millage rate, potentially increasing homeowners’ taxes by up to 12 percent.
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