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Tuscaloosa Schools Face $13M Reserve Drop | Birmingham News
Tuscaloosa City Schools faces a looming $13 million drop in financial reserves by fiscal year 2027, shrinking their emergency cushion from three to just over two months of expenses. With projected spending exceeding revenue—$157M outpacing $154M in income—the district is navigating tight budgets amid declining enrollment and ongoing cost pressures. Teacher salaries alone consume nearly 60% of general fund expenditures, while new state funding via the RAISE Act offers some relief. Recent adjustments include staff cuts, revised reserve policies, and a 2024 tax referendum—all part of a…
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