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Politics & Government

DeKalb County School System Budget Hearing

Share your comments with the Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Atkinson in regard to the proposed budget for the 2012 - 2013 school year. The school system is projecting a $6 million shortfall this year and a $73 million shortfall next year.  To balance the budget, Dr. Atkinson has proposed increasing class sizes by as much as three students and increasing taxes by as much as 2 mills.

To review the proposed budget, click here.

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