3 months ago Share Sarasota County Schools started the year with a projected deficit of $21.8 million. At the semester break, that s down to $18.3 million with more federal dollars on the way.
After much uncertainty as to how losses related to COVID-19 would affect the district’s $503 million operating budget, district administrators say the spending plan is slowly getting back on track.
Throughout the year, the quick-changing COVID-19 regulations and state directives prompted administrators to rework budget projections several times. However, the latest projections show the district is closer than before to ending the school year with a balanced budget.
Crunching the numbers . . . again