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Pender County Schools just got a budget boost—but it’s not enough to keep everything running as before. Commissioners approved $1.3 million for day-to-day operations and $6 million for critical capital improvements like building repairs, HVAC upgrades, buses, and tech. Still, the district needed $4 million more to avoid cutting staff or services. No cuts have been announced yet, but leaders are warning tough decisions are coming if funding doesn’t catch up with rising costs. Their priority? Protecting classrooms, keeping schools safe, and avoiding bigger class sizes—all while working closely with county leaders to find solutions.

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