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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Greenville Co. Schools approve nearly $1Billion budget
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – The Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees unanimously approved the proposed FY 26 General Fund Budget Monday night. School officials confirmed with 7NEWS that the FY 26 budget is balanced, as required by policy, and reflects revenue and expenditures totaling $962,992,000. Officials said for the fourth time in 11 years that there is no millage increase; since this is a reassessment year, the total millage will be reduced by the provisions of statutes governing reassessment. According to the school district, the budget is based on favorable developments in the state's FY 2025-2026 budget and includes updates to state aid to classrooms, employee insurance, and retiree insurance. The projected revenue also reflects the assurance provided this fiscal year by Greenville County not to remove existing FILOT revenue from that previously committed to the district. Officials said a major focus of the budget is to increase salaries for teachers and employees to address inflation while remaining competitive in recruiting & retaining the best personnel in all positions. The budget also includes a $1,300 addition to every cell on the GCS teacher salary schedule. All other eligible employees will receive a step, school officials said. If the step is not valued at a minimum of 2.4%, it will be adjusted to equal a 2.4% increase. Employees not eligible for a step will receive a 2.4% increase. Expenditures – Notable new expenditures, according to GCS, in the budget include: $1,300 Increase to Every Cell on the GCS Teacher Salary Schedule A Step Increase for All Teachers A Step or Minimum 2.4% Increase for All Eligible Non-teaching Employees Funding for Student Growth Opening of Reedy Laurel Elementary School (36.75 FTE) Special Education Teachers (10.0 FTE) Special Education Aide Salary Scale Adjustment and Additional Days Behavior Specialists (2.0 FTE) Bus Driver Compensation for Years of Experience Mental Health Counselors (48.0 FTE) Custodians for Increased Square Footage (6.5 FTE) Bus GPS Management Tool Subscription Utility Cost Increase District Property/Liability Insurance Premiums Cost Increases for Existing Service/Supply Contracts A complete list of new expenditures, according to GCS, is available below: Expenditures Due to State Mandates: The items shown below are mandated through legislation. Teacher Salary Step $6,802,000 Teacher Certificate Upgrades 1,321,000 State Health Employer Contribution Rate Increase of 11.8% (July – December 2025) 3,396,000 State Health Employer Contribution Rate Increase of 4.6% (January – June 2026) 2,122,000 Total $13,641,000 Additional Expenditures: The following items reflect priorities needed to meet local requirements of the Education Plan for FY 26. Increases Associated with Student Growth $1,088,000 Reedy Laurel Elementary School (36.75 FTE) 2,919,000 Special Education Teachers (10.0 FTE) 965,000 Secondary MLP Curriculum Consumables 83,000 Teacher Salary Schedule Increase of $1,300 9,598,000 Add Step 37 to Teacher Salary Schedule 190,000 Adjust Special Education Aide Salary Scale 506,000 Special Education Aides Additional Days (3 days) 289,000 Behavior Specialists (2.0 FTE) 266,000 International Teacher Fees 207,000 Peer Evaluator Stipend 160,000 Non-Teacher Salary Schedules Step Movement – Minimum 2.4% 6,675,000 Bus Driver Compensation for Years of Experience 85,000 Mental Health Counselors (48.0 FTE) 1,484,000 Custodians for Increased Square Footage (6.5 FTE) 340,000 Bus GPS Management Tool Subscription 114,000 Utility Cost Increase 237,000 District Property/Liability Insurance Premiums 965,000 Cost Increases for Existing Service/Supplies 924,000 Total $27,095,000 Total Proposed Budget: $962,992,000 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Calgary Herald
26-05-2025
- General
- Calgary Herald
Learning, inclusion, mental health top Edmonton Public Schools education plan
Article content Edmonton Public Schools (EPSB) is entering the final year of its 2022–2026 Four-Year Education Plan, reaffirming its commitment to student success, mental health, and anti-racism initiatives. Article content Article content As the division prepares to welcome over 120,000 students in the upcoming school year, the final year's plan aims to guide efforts across the division, remaining focused on enhancing pathways to success for all students. Article content Article content What's the Four-Year Education Plan? Article content Article content Each year, EPSB submits a Four-Year Education Plan to Alberta Education, aligning it with the approved budget. Article content The plan is developed using data, stakeholder engagement, provincial planning documents, and the division's own strategic plan. Progress on the plan's actions will be reported in fall 2025 through the Annual Education Results Report (AERR) and results review process. Article content Brought before trustees for approval on Friday, the plan outlines the division's strategic goals and provincial assurance framework, reporting cycles, and funding manual for the 2025–2026 school year. Article content What are the division's priorities? Article content The plan is built around three key priority areas. Article content 1. How is EPSB supporting student learning? Article content Under 'Priority One: Outstanding learning opportunities,' the division is focused on helping teachers implement new curriculum to build on outstanding learning opportunities for all students, the report said. Article content Article content For example, targeted professional learning and resources for Kindergarten to grade 6 teachers has been well received, with 84 per cent of certificated staff who accessed support saying it was helpful, according to Division Feedback Survey (DFS) results. Article content Article content The plan emphasizes evidence-based strategies to support strong literacy and numeracy outcomes and ensures learning remains responsive to the needs of all students. Experiential opportunities will also help students explore and plan for their futures.
Edmonton Journal
26-05-2025
- General
- Edmonton Journal
Learning, inclusion, mental health top Edmonton Public Schools education plan
Article content Edmonton Public Schools (EPSB) is entering the final year of its 2022–2026 Four-Year Education Plan, reaffirming its commitment to student success, mental health, and anti-racism initiatives. As the division prepares to welcome over 120,000 students in the upcoming school year, the final year's plan aims to guide efforts across the division, remaining focused on enhancing pathways to success for all students.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Secure Your Family's Future This National 529 Day with The Education Plan®
Santa Fe, NM, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With education costs on the rise, more families are taking proactive steps to secure a brighter future for their children. Join thousands of families nationwide in celebrating National 529 Day by looking to the future and planning now, for a stronger path to financial security and a more attainable future education. Observed each year on May 29, National 529 Day highlights the importance of saving early and strategically for future education expenses. According to the Education Data Initiative, 35% of families are now using college savings plans—a number that continues to grow as education is one of the most significant investments many families will make. American families are increasingly taking advantage of 529 savings plans to save for education. According to the College Savings Plan Network, as of December 31, 2024, there are nearly 17 million 529 accounts with $525 billion in savings. It's easy to see why: earning a bachelor's degree at an in-state, public four-year university can cost over $100,000 when accounting for tuition, fees, room and board, and other expenses, according to College Board. With these costs climbing, starting early with a 529 education savings plan is more important than ever. The good news? Saving can be simple and accessible. Families can open a tax-advantaged 529 account with no minimum initial contribution required and may set up convenient automatic contributions to build savings automatically. Funds in a 529 account grow tax-free and withdrawals are tax-free when used for qualified education expenses. Many states, like New Mexico, offer state tax deductions or credits for contributions to 529 plans. 529 plans cover a wide range of qualified expenses, from tuition and housing to books, computers, internet access, and even K–12 tuition, apprenticeship expenses, student loan repayments, and more. The impact is powerful: research shows that a child with just $500 in education savings is three times more likely to attend college and four times more likely to graduate. One flexible option for families nationwide is The Education Plan®, a 529 education savings program sponsored by New Mexico. The Education Plan offers valuable resources for families, employers, and financial professionals, making it easy to start saving today. To learn more and start your education savings journey, visit today. CONTACT: Joanie Griffin The Education Plan 505-261-4444 jgriffin@
Business Upturn
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Secure Your Family's Future This National 529 Day with The Education Plan®
Santa Fe, NM, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With education costs on the rise, more families are taking proactive steps to secure a brighter future for their children. Join thousands of families nationwide in celebrating National 529 Day by looking to the future and planning now, for a stronger path to financial security and a more attainable future education. Observed each year on May 29, National 529 Day highlights the importance of saving early and strategically for future education expenses. According to the Education Data Initiative, 35% of families are now using college savings plans—a number that continues to grow as education is one of the most significant investments many families will make. American families are increasingly taking advantage of 529 savings plans to save for education. According to the College Savings Plan Network, as of December 31, 2024, there are nearly 17 million 529 accounts with $525 billion in savings. It's easy to see why: earning a bachelor's degree at an in-state, public four-year university can cost over $100,000 when accounting for tuition, fees, room and board, and other expenses, according to College Board. With these costs climbing, starting early with a 529 education savings plan is more important than ever. The good news? Saving can be simple and accessible. Families can open a tax-advantaged 529 account with no minimum initial contribution required and may set up convenient automatic contributions to build savings automatically. Funds in a 529 account grow tax-free and withdrawals are tax-free when used for qualified education expenses. Many states, like New Mexico, offer state tax deductions or credits for contributions to 529 plans. 529 plans cover a wide range of qualified expenses, from tuition and housing to books, computers, internet access, and even K–12 tuition, apprenticeship expenses, student loan repayments, and more. The impact is powerful: research shows that a child with just $500 in education savings is three times more likely to attend college and four times more likely to graduate. One flexible option for families nationwide is The Education Plan®, a 529 education savings program sponsored by New Mexico. The Education Plan offers valuable resources for families, employers, and financial professionals, making it easy to start saving today. To learn more and start your education savings journey, visit today. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
