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 ...
County budget cuts to ACS and BCS opens door for other educator issues
There is a growing concern among local teachers after Buncombe County cut funds from both its school districts: ACS and BCS.
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) ...
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 ...
Report does not recommend ACS, BCS consolidation, but calls for greater collaboration
A new report is not recommending the consolidation of Asheville and Buncombe school districts, but does suggest they explore ...
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Commission votes to reduce school funding despite pleas
County commissioners agree to cut the county budget 4% across the board and including the two school districts despite impassioned pleas not to during public comment at their Jan. 21 meeting.
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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 ...