Colfax plans for students back in the buildings

COLFAX — The Colfax school board met July 27 in the boardroom and on Google Meet, approving a budget for the 2020-21 school year and taking in a report from Superintendent Jerry Pugh on plans for re-opening to students in September.

The budget consists of $8,472,614 in the general fund, $3,339,775 for capital projects, $1,159,675 for debt service, $265,130 for Associated Student Body fund and $150,000 in the transportation vehicle fund.

“Our concern is, depending on what the state does and the COVID thing, we’re really hoping the numbers show up,” said Pugh, referring to students.

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