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Irondale Schools: Could They Go It Alone | Birmingham News
Irondale’s dream of running its own school system might be possible — but it’s far from easy. A $85K study reveals the city could technically afford it, but only if it tackles massive financial hurdles: funding four campuses for fewer than 1,000 students, cutting costs, and finding new revenue streams like local taxes. Mayor Stewart calls it “homework,” not a decision. The real snag? A “diseconomy of scale” — big buildings, tiny student base, and legal roadblocks since Jefferson County Schools are under federal desegregation oversight. A community meeting is set for Sept. 8 to discuss next…
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