SCHOOL SPENDING

SCHOOL SPENDING
The Hermitage School Board introduced a tentative 2003-04 budget Tuesday calling for spending of $21,951,670. Major spending items include (with 2002-03 figures in parentheses):
Regular education programs: $10,174,820 ($9,469,530).Special education programs: $2,313,675 ($2,008,840).Vocational education: $548,650 ($516,310).Administration: $1,366,180 ($1,267,605).Pupil personnel services: $700,415 ($641,688).Curriculum and instruction services: $564,120 ($544,590).Plant operation and maintenance: $1,977,070 ($1,808,737).Student transportation: $1,040,000 ($1,000,115).Student activities: $457,215 ($430,005).Debt service: $2,035,760 ($2,265,730).
Source: Hermitage School District