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Randolph Schools Exit Emergency Status | Charleston News
Randolph County Schools has officially exited emergency status after a dramatic turnaround — from near-collapse to surplus. After closing Harman School and North Elementary, cutting 46.5 positions, and navigating a $2.8 million budget shortfall, the district now boasts $1.47 million in leftover funds by June 2026 — and is projected to hit $4 million in unassigned funds next year. With a balanced 2027 budget and a 5% reserve intact, Superintendent Dr. Derek Lambert and the new board are confident they’ve turned things around — and the state’s watchful eye is now more of a nod than a warning…
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