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School District Spending Under Scrutiny
A school district board member named Winn is sparking controversy by exposing questionable spending — including $3.6 million on staff cellphones and $700K on excess food — as officials eye a potential property tax hike. She’s pushing for cost-cutting in non-essential areas while protecting core programs like special education. In response, the district is consolidating cellphone contracts and capping travel to two in-state and one national conference per year. A new subcommittee will report findings by July 20th, aiming to restore fiscal accountability without burdening taxpayers further…
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