The Russell County Board of Education approved its working budget for the remainder of the school year at this week’s board meeting.
The new budget includes revenues and expenses totaling around $30.5 million.
The school board approved a minimum 6 percent raise for school district employees back in May.
School District Finance Director Marla Carnes told the board at the meeting she had to add up to around $30,000 toward electricity costs to provide a safe cushion.
Overall, Carnes told the board the district is in a really fine condition right now with its budget.
