Gwinnett County Schools Budget Up for 2010

A $2 billion budget is proposed for Gwinnett County schools next year, Georgia's largest school district. The budget, equivalent to about 10 percent of the entire state budget, is the recommendation of superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks' for fiscal year 2010. The budget represents a 5.4 percent increase to help the district accommodate more students and keep pace with campus construction. The increase comes despite continued state funding cutbacks estimated at $25.2 million and a reduction in local funding. A spokesperson for Gwinnett Schools said the spending plan requires no layoffs but will mean moving some teachers around.

(Associated Press)