Cumberland County Schools is facing a recurring budget gap of about $5 million, largely because it is operating more school buildings than it needs for a shrinking student population.
Dasia Williams
Dasia Williams is CityView's K-12 education reporter. Before joining CityView, she worked as a digital content producer at the Chattanooga Times Free Press and also wrote for Open Campus Media and The Charlotte Observer.
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Cumberland County Schools to Share $1 Million for Campus Improvements
The Cumberland County Board of Education approved more than $1.29 million in budget changes on Thursday morning, including allocating $1 million for school capital projects.
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Cumberland Schools Spends $4M on Gifted Program, Receives $3M from State
Cumberland County Schools serves nearly three times more gifted students than the state will fund, forcing the district to cover about a $1 million funding shortfall using local dollars, district officials said Thursday.
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Cumberland County School District Outlines Consolidation Plan
Cumberland County Schools officials on Friday outlined a consolidation proposal that could affect eight schools and generate about $31 million in long-term maintenance savings.
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Cumberland Schools Approves $1.3 Million Boost to Special Education Funding
The Cumberland County Board of Education approved a $1.3 million increase in funding for exceptional children’s services to address staffing shortages and growing service demands.
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How Cumberland County Schools Handles High-Profile Visitors
A stop in Fayetteville by U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon prompted questions from parents about how Cumberland County Schools plans, communicates, and secures visits from high-profile officials.
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Cumberland County Schools Distributes 530 Meal Boxes During Winter Break
As Cumberland County Schools students headed into winter break, the district’s Child Nutrition Services team worked to ensure families had access to food while schools were closed.
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Parents, Students Urge School Board to Keep Massey Hill Open
Students, parents and teachers urged the Cumberland County Board of Education on Tuesday to keep Massey Hill Classical High School open.
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Slam DUNK: Driving Safety Showcase Reaches 600 Students at South View High
About 600 students from across Cumberland County gathered at South View High School Wednesday for a high-energy driving safety showcase that paired gravity-defying basketball stunts with a sobering message: risky choices behind the wheel can cost lives.
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U.S. Education Secretary Visits Fayetteville as Part of ‘History Rocks!’ Tour
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Jack Britt High School on Wednesday as part of the Department of Education’s nationwide History Rocks! “Trail to Independence” tour, highlighting civics education and North Carolina’s role in American history as the nation prepares for its 250th anniversary this year.