Rockingham County Schools warns of $6.8M potential state funding drop, asks board to study consolidations District staff told the school board that lagging enrollment and uncertain state revenues could reduce state funding by an estimated $6.8 million for 2026–27, possibly eliminating 8.5 teaching positions and requiring difficult budget choices including consolidation of facilities.

Rockingham County Schools could face a staggering $6.8 million drop in funding next year, raising tough questions about staffing and facility consolidations.

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