If current fuel costs persist, Peabody Public Schools warns that its diesel bill alone could climb by roughly $100,000 — reflecting broader budget pressure across school districts as energy prices rise, WBTS-CD reported.
Sam Rippin, Peabody Public Schools’ chief financial officer, described what that could mean for the district.
“With limited resources, $100,000 is a teacher with benefits,” he said.
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A clause in Peabody’s transportation contract triggers extra charges once diesel tops $3.75 a gallon…