Christian County Public Schools are preparing for increased growth of its police department ahead of the opening of the new Christian County High School next fall and the end of its contract with the Hopkinsville Police Department.
Thursday night, the Board of Education approved the working budget for the 2025-2026 shcool year.
Director of Finance, Jessica Darnell says the 78 million dollar budget for the year includes a healthy contingency.
click to download audioThe district is also budgeting for additional police department purchases.
click to download audioSuperintendent Chris Bentzel says they are hoping to get grant funding to cover the costs.
click to download audioDarnell says the two self-funded programs started the year strong.
click to download audioThis budget approval is the final required by the Kentucky Department of Education.
