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Superintendent: projected roughly $20 million shortfall; board to weigh raises, cuts or fees
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Don Robertson told the board the division faces a projected FY27 funding shortfall (roughly $19–20 million under a 3% salary increase scenario), highlighted expiring state supports (Virginia Literacy Act and Canvas funding ending 06/30/2026), and outlined options including reduced raises, program/position reductions, or possible fees; the board scheduled detailed department presentations in January–February.
Dr. Don Robertson, superintendent of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, told the board at an administrative workshop that the division is beginning the FY27 budget process with a projected shortfall driven primarily by personnel costs and uncertainty at the state and federal levels.
"The largest portion of our budget ... is personnel at roughly 86%," Robertson said, and he presented a range of projected revenues and expenditures that, under current assumptions including a 3% salary increase and existing projections, would create an estimated $19 million–$20 million deficit heading into fiscal year 2027. Robertson said a 1% raise was approximated at about $6.2…
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