Commissioners halt CCS budget presentation, freeze funding at last year’s level

Board cites “serious concerns” over spending as Cabarrus County Schools’ proposed budget increase exceeds 4.5% target.

County Commissioners during Tuesday’s budget workshop. Screenshot via Cabarrus County’s YouTube page.

The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners abruptly halted a planned budget presentation from Cabarrus County Schools on Tuesday night, instead directing staff to hold the district’s funding at last year’s level while raising concerns about its spending plans.