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Roanoke leaders warn of $7 million school shortfall; officials outline three high‑school options
Summary
At a March 3 joint session, Superintendent Dr. Verlita White told council the district faces a $7,000,000 shortfall and must cut $2,400,000. School leaders and city staff outlined three options to address overcrowding at William Fleming and Patrick Henry high schools and said budget talks will continue.
Roanoke City Council met jointly with the Roanoke City School Board on March 3, where Superintendent Dr. Verlita White said Roanoke City Public Schools is expecting a $7,000,000 shortfall and identified $2,400,000 in necessary cuts to balance the district’s budget.
The meeting resumed after technical difficulties interrupted initial introductions. In the joint session, Dr. Verlita White and School Chief Operating Officer Chris Perkins presented three possible responses to chronic…
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