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Harrison County Schools in Financial Crisis | Charleston News
Harrison County Schools face a partial state of emergency after spending $16 million from reserves and exceeding state funding limits by 239 positions — though advocates say the real surplus is closer to 90 when accounting for decades of taxpayer-supported levies. State officials say the county had months to fix its finances but failed, with reserves projected to plummet from $23 million to $7 million. While the local board retains some power and the superintendent stays on, the state will now intervene on staffing and spending — all amid growing tensions over school vouchers, charters, and…
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