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7.15 Percent School Budget Increase Approved In Monroe: Report
School officials said they do expect the final number to decrease due to anticipated savings as the year progresses, the Monroe Sun reports.

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School officials said they do expect the final number to decrease due to anticipated savings as the year progresses, the Monroe Sun reports.

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