County schools looking to spend $54 million in new fiscal year
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Figures represent the total projected expenditures for the Tallapoosa County Schools system during the 2022-23 fiscal year. Source: Tallapoosa County Schools

 By William Marlow Multimedia Reporter

Employee raises, million-dollar construction projects, and much more defines Tallapoosa County Schools’ budget for the coming year. 

October 1 marked the transition to a new state fiscal year, which means that millions of dollars will soon flow into local school systems. For Tallapoosa County Schools (TCS), the school district’s board of education finalized a budget last month that will fund salaries, school operations and capital projects for the 2022-23 school year. 

TCS Board of Education approves $48 million budget
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The Tallapoosa County Board of Education approved the multi-million dollar budget for the school district in September. School leaders will now distribute the funds to over six operational sectors throughout the school system, including employee compensation, transportation and classroom instruction.   
TCS 2022-23 fiscal budget breakdown
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Figure shows breakdown of federal, state and local revenue contributions to the new budget. Source: Tallapoosa County Schools
TCS 2022-23 fiscal budget breakdown
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Data represents the four major tax sources for school revenues. 

William Marlow is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To reach William, email william.marlow@alexcityoutlook.com.