Schools Back, Budget Vote Looms | Orlando News

Osceola County schools kicked off the new year with buses rolling for 26,000 students—mostly fixed after last year’s driver shortage, though some routes got more consolidated. Ten buses now feature new tech to keep kids safe, alerting drivers if students are too close. Parents are thrilled, praising teachers and calling the school an A-plus, soaking in that fresh-start energy. But behind the smiles, a big November vote looms: residents will decide on a millage rate—their property tax—that funds everything from teacher pay to security and arts programs. Without it, the district faces a $10 million shortfall and painful cuts. One parent already voiced concern: teachers are underpaid for the work they do. The stakes? High. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fd166a1b24f2650b