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Colonial Heights school board approves 2026–27 budget with 4% pay increase for staff
Summary
The Colonial Heights City School Board approved the superintendent’s 2026–27 budget March 24, including a across‑the‑board 4% pay increase and a health‑insurance renewal that the presenter said averaged a 5.9% increase, with employee contributions rising 2–10% depending on plan.
The Colonial Heights City School Board approved the superintendent’s proposed 2026–27 budget at its March 24 meeting, moving a planned 3% staff increase to a 4% adjustment for all employees. The presenter said the additional 1% increase will cost about $380,000 and that the board continues to prioritize mental‑health supports, hiring to reduce student‑teacher ratios and transparent allocation of funds.
Why it matters: The budget sets division staffing and benefits for the coming school year and will be forwarded to the City for consideration the next day. The pay change and…
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