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Votes at a glance: budget increases, grants, calendar change and resolutions approved
Summary
At its April 16 meeting the Suffolk City School Board approved a slate of actions including a bonus appropriation from the state ($1,573,870) to support a retention bonus, a calendar change (April 21 holiday), Perkins CTE plan ($324,856.43 tentative), the special‑education annual IDEA plan, and resolutions including support for HB 182; several motions were recorded and will proceed to City Council or VDOE as required.
The Suffolk City School Board approved multiple formal actions during the April 16 meeting. Key outcomes:
• Bonus appropriation: The board approved forwarding a state allocation of $1,573,870 (a recently adopted General Assembly measure) that would support a retention/bonus program (maximum $1,500 per eligible employee) subject to local match and City Council appropriation. Superintendent Dr. Gordon said the funds must be…
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