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WJCC superintendent outlines FY27 budget, warns of $1.92M gap and seeks $1.9M above baseline
Summary
Dr. Kiefer presented the Williamsburg–James City County Schools proposed FY27 budget, highlighting an estimated $10.6 million in new revenue, $12.6 million in new expenditures and a $1.92 million gap; the plan emphasizes compensation, special-education supports and several program transitions from grant to operating funding.
Dr. Kiefer, superintendent of Williamsburg–James City County Schools, presented the division's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget at a joint meeting in Williamsburg, saying the plan prioritizes staff compensation, student supports and long‑term stability.
The superintendent told the assembled City Council, Board of Supervisors and school board that the proposal assumes about $4.6 million in additional state revenue based on Governor Youngkin's proposed budget and $6.0 million from the joint local funding agreement, producing approximately $10.6 million in new revenue. Expenditure needs total roughly $12.6 million, leaving an estimated gap of about $1,920,000 that could prompt an above‑baseline request to the localities.
"This proposed budget is not, from my perspective, numbers on a page," Dr. Kiefer said. "It's about creating the conditions for students to learn, for students to belong, and for students to thrive." He framed the package as a…
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