Buncombe County Boosts School Funding with New Agreement
By Marge | Published 2026-01-10T01:33:41.936Z
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Commissioners approved a three-year funding formula for public schools, allocating approximately $119 million based on property and sales tax revenues. The agreement aims to provide predictability and support growing student enrollment in both Asheville City and Buncombe County Schools.
Buncombe County -- January 8, 2026: Buncombe County Approves New Funding for Schools, Navigates Post-Helene RecoveryDuring its first session of the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners solidified a long-term financial plan for local education, reviewed a clean annual audit, and addressed pressing public health concerns following a rare measles outbreak.A New Era for School FundingIn a move designed to provide fiscal stability and predictability, commissioners a