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At a tense and detailed meeting on June 30, the Rutherford County Board of Education approved multiple budget measures and discussed the financial and logistical implications of recent school closures. The meeting featured heated discussion about the $414,997 in projected savings from closing Mount Vernon-Ruth Elementary School and revealed that the district's fund balance could rise to an estimated $4.7 million, raising questions about the necessity and timing of the closures.
Top 10 takeaways from the meeting
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