The Detroit school system expects to be millions of dollars short on payrolls through most of the remaining school year. The district's shortfall is projected at $21.6 million on the March 17 pay date, $16.1 million on April 14, $17.4 million on May 12 and $21.3 million on June 9, according to reports the district files with the state. In addition, the district has at least $42 million in overdue bills as of Jan. 29 -- double the arrears reported in November. The shortage includes $9.2 million in retirement payments to the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System.
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