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Superintendent outlines FY27 priorities as division charts modest gains and persistent achievement gaps
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Gurley presented a needs‑based FY27 framework prioritizing compensation, student supports, facilities maintenance and early childhood; staff reported a $91.9M salaries-and-benefits baseline and identified a projected $4.7M compensation increase tied to collective bargaining. Presenters stressed persistent achievement gaps and new state accountability changes.
Superintendent Dr. Gurley presented a preliminary FY27 needs‑based budget framework to the joint Charlottesville City Schools–City Council work session, saying it is grounded in strategic‑plan priorities and stakeholder feedback.
Dr. Gurley listed four fiscal priorities: compensation and retention; student support, achievement and well‑being; facilities maintenance and capital improvements; and early childhood education. On staffing and pay, the presentation said salaries and benefits total $91.9 million — about 74% of the division’s budget — and staff estimated roughly $4.7 million in increased compensation tied to collective bargaining and anticipated additions…
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