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Goochland school board hears FY2027 budget public comments; board member cites roughly $2.0M gap
Summary
At a public hearing, Goochland County School Board members and staff outlined a needs-based FY2027 budget that proposes staffing and compensation changes and includes an estimated funding gap of about $2.0 million; the board scheduled a budget approval meeting for Feb. 24.
Goochland County School Board convened a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, where staff and board members described a needs-driven plan that includes personnel additions, a proposed 3% salary increase and an estimated funding gap of roughly $2.0 million.
Karen Horn, a school board member for District 2, praised the work of central office staff and called out specific investments in the proposed budget, saying the plan "includes the addition of full time substitute teachers at the secondary complex, the 3% salary increase, updating the admin pay scale, driver compensation changes, additional CTE positions, and stipend increases." She added that the proposal reflected feedback gathered from…
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