Commissioners cut nearly $4.7 million in school funding amid post-Helene revenue shortfall
At its Jan. 21 regular meeting, the Buncombe County Commissioners cut nearly $4.7 million in school funding, citing reduced ...
Budget cuts force Asheville, Buncombe schools to tighten financial belts
Asheville City Schools (ACS) and Buncombe County Schools (BCS) will finish the year with 4% less funding from the county than ...
Facing potential $25 million shortfall in Helene's wake, county eyes school cuts
Buncombe County is cutting spending by 4% because of Helene. The Board of Commissioners will also consider cutting millions ...
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Asheville City Schools may be affected by major, global breach of student and staff data
ASHEVILLE - A major data breach of teachers' and students' personal information in December may impact Asheville City Schools and other public schools across the state, according to a Jan. 9 ...
Buncombe County cuts $4.8M from Asheville and Buncombe schools, sparking community protest
Buncombe County Commissioners have voted to cut the budget for Asheville City Schools (ACS) and Buncombe County Schools (BCS) by around $4.8 million.
Buncombe County and Asheville City school district merger not recommended, consultant says
A Charlotte-based consultant is not recommending Buncombe County Schools and Asheville City Schools consolidate, according to ...
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Report does not recommend ACS, BCS consolidation, but calls for greater collaboration
In 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly mandated that Asheville City Schools and Buncombe County Schools study a potential merger. Acting as the lead agency, Buncombe County government hired ...
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Buncombe County and Asheville City school district merger not recommended, consultant says
In 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly mandated that Asheville City Schools and Buncombe County Schools study a potential merger. Acting as the lead agency, Buncombe County government ...