Karen Pica explains Northumberland’s school budget balancing act, priorities

AnnGardner Eubank

by AnnGardner Eubank

Northumberland County Public Schools staff and faculty may have had purchase orders denied in recent weeks for what are considered essential materials.

During a Monday, May 4, school board meeting, financial facilitator Karen Pica explained that purchases haven’t arbitrarily been halted as they near the end of the school year, but that a number of requests have been denied due to lack of available funds and the need to fulfill payment for employees.

During her financial summary, Pica noted she and her team have been busy cleaning up expenses. She said in the past, the schools have been using the….

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