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Schools Paid Churches Millions Then Cut Spending | Lexington News
Fayette County schools spent nearly $700,000 over 17 years paying local churches for everything from computer labs to music programs — with three churches each earning over $100,000. But by 2025, spending plummeted to just over $9,000, a 91% drop, as the district cut costs and moved to a larger building. Most funds, like the $186,000 to Central Christian Church for a music academy, went toward student programs — not rentals. While church space rentals are nearly gone, officials say they’ll still use community venues if grants or needs require it, always prioritizing student and family access…
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