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Douglas County schools 2012-13 finances

Most Douglas County students can anticipate more school days and additional teachers as school districts enter the 2012-13 academic year in a steadier financial position. Still, districts report that after years of cutbacks, they are far behind in updating teaching materials, restoring positions and maintaining buildings. They’ve depleted reserves and wrung short-term savings by contracting out services. And some districts are still cutting because of declining enrollment linked to the county’s high unemployment rate. Meanwhile, schools remain under pressure to meet student achievement standards, a task that district leaders say can’t be accomplished without more money. “We’re up a little …

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The News-Review Updated Jan 28, 2013 05:42PM Published Aug 30, 2012 11:59AM Copyright 2012 The News-Review. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.