Council approves $13.8 million school budget amendment; no new city general-fund dollars required

The Radford City Council approved a school budget amendment that raises the Radford City Public Schools fiscal 2025 appropriation from $38,098,270 to $51,890,511, an increase of $13,792,241. The amendment was the subject of a duly advertised public hearing earlier in the meeting and passed after a motion, second and roll-call vote. Councilmembers and staff emphasized that the school system indicated the additional funding and expenditures come from sources outside the city's general fund. "No additional city general fund dollars are required as part of this $13,792,241," a city staff member stated while summarizing the amendment. Council took a formal roll-call vote to approve the amendment; the clerk called the roll and recorded affirmatives and the mayor's participation during the vote. Councilmembers also expressed a desire to hold joint work sessions with the new superintendent to coordinate on shared priorities; members thanked school board representatives and the superintendent for attending. The council closed the public hearing and approved the amendment by the recorded vote.