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The Monroe County Community School Corp. reported more investments into early learning, teacher pay and other costs for students.  

Markay Winston, superintendent for the Monroe County Community School Corporation, said to prepare for less funding, she is working on a two-year plan to achieve financial balance.

Indiana House Republicans have proposed splitting local property tax revenue between traditional public school districts and charter schools as part of a broader tax relief plan.

A controversial bill would shift some funding from traditional public schools to charter schools.

All ballot referendums and public questions would go on general election ballots under a bill approved by the House.

Nearly all of Indiana’s public school funding comes directly or indirectly from state and local taxes.

On Tuesday, Brown County voters took to the polls to vote on a school referendum that would fund teacher salaries as well as maintenance and expansion of school programming. It passed with 55 percent of the vote.

Three of four referendums to increase local taxes for school districts passed in the primary election on Tuesday.

In a presentation to community members Monday evening, superintendent Emily Tracy said that the 10-cent referendum passing is crucial to keeping talent within the county.

The House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday unanimously advanced a Republican leadership priority bill offering public retirees a bump in benefits.