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Lumberton Schools Face Tax Vote | Beaumont News
Lumberton ISD is facing a serious budget crunch due to declining enrollment and reduced state funding, forcing them to consider a one-cent tax hike—approved by voters in November—if the school board votes yes at their August 17 meeting. With cuts already made and staff positions left unfilled, Superintendent John Mathews warns that without this measure, classrooms could suffer. Residents are divided, with some worried about added costs, especially for families with teachers, while others see it as necessary to preserve education quality. The vote on August 17 will decide whether this proposal…
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