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Fayette County Schools Face Budget Shortfall | Lexington News
Fayette County Public Schools in Kentucky is teetering on a budget cliff, facing a likely shortfall after aiming for a clean slate with zero starting balance. Revenue shortfalls and unexpected spending pressures—compounded by enrollment shifts and rising staff costs—are forcing the district to scramble. With a $300 million annual budget serving 39,000 students, even small financial missteps ripple widely. While no fixes are yet on the table, the early timing offers a window to adjust through staffing, operations, or reserve funds. School officials will soon confront the reality in upcoming…
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