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Roanoke City school board approves resolution authorizing reduction in force
Summary
The Roanoke City School Board on March 24 approved a resolution authorizing a reduction in force, furloughs and a superintendent-led reorganization to address an estimated $14 million structural funding gap; the superintendent said about 170 positions may be affected and central office administrators will take a mandatory one-week furlough.
The Roanoke City School Board voted March 24 to adopt a resolution authorizing a reduction in force, furloughs and a reorganization of certain departments to address budget shortfalls.
Dr. Verlita White, superintendent of Roanoke City Public Schools, told the board the decision was driven by what she called a roughly $14,000,000 structural funding gap for the 2026–27 school year, down from about $16,000,000 at the start of the budget process. "We are in a people business and this is one of the most painful things that we will have to do," White said, emphasizing the district's intent to preserve classroom instruction where possible.
White outlined…
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