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Bibb Schools Back in Session with Budget Tightrope | Macon News
Bibb County Schools return August 3rd with new rules: clear or mesh bags only, no phones or smartwatches during class—though they’re allowed on campus, just gotta stay stowed. Despite a $15M budget shortfall from fewer students and rising state costs, the district’s holding firm—no school closures—and teachers are getting a boost with salary step increases back on. But there’s a cost: 77 instructional positions cut across K-12, averaging one per school, though reassignments aim to minimize disruption. Still 28 teacher spots remain unfilled as staff work to keep classrooms running smoothly…
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