Staunton School Board Approves 2014 Budget

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The Staunton School Board approved a budget Monday night for the 2014 school year.

The budget eliminates nine instructional positions through attrition.

It also includes a request for an additional $300,000 from City Council to cover a 3-percent raise for all school employees.

Reported by Tara Todd.

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