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$1.6 billion Fulton schools budget gets tentative approval
The Fulton County Schools board gave tentative approval to its 2022 budget. AJC FILE PHOTO
May 14, 2021
The Fulton County Board of Education on Thursday gave preliminary approval to a $1.6 billion budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
The board is scheduled to give final approval at its June 8 meeting.
The largest chunk of the budget is the $1.096 billion for the general fund.
Included in the general fund is a roughly $30 million compensation package with a 2% raise for employees. Eligible workers also would receive a step increase based on years of experience.
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