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WJCC board hears data-driven case for pay increases, staffing additions ahead of FY27 budget
Summary
School administrators presented turnover data and modeled pay scenarios—including a 2% baseline and a possible 3% unified-scale increase—asked the board to advance compensation study implementation and summarized staffing and stipend proposals totaling roughly $9 million in potential changes.
Administrators for Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools (WJCC) presented the board Tuesday night with staffing metrics and pay-model options intended to reduce turnover and improve regional competitiveness as they prepare the FY27 operating budget.
Dr. Kehoe opened the budget work session by asking three guiding questions for the board’s fiscal deliberations: how investments will support student learning and well-being, how the division remains competitive in recruiting and retaining staff, and how to steward public resources transparently and sustainably. Emily Haywood, identified in the meeting as a director in human resources, led the presentation of compensation proposals and workforce data.
Haywood reported 137 instructional staff resignations…
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