The Oil City School Board received significantly more state funding than expected, reducing this year’s projected deficit from $1.9 million to $1.2 million. The increase in funds primarily came from the Ready To Learn Block Grant and the Cyber Charter Transition Grant, though these funds come with specific spending requirements. Despite receiving less basic education funding than projected, the district saw higher-than-expected special education funding. Additionally, the board voted to raise the daily pay rate for substitute teachers to $150, making it one of the highest in the area.
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