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Roanoke City Schools warn staff reductions may be needed as state funding remains uncertain
Summary
School leaders told the board April 14 that personnel reductions are under active consideration as Roanoke City Schools awaits a state budget; the district reported lower-than-expected revenue and a February forecast showing a net shortfall of about $2.4 million.
Roanoke City Schools officials told the school board April 14 they are continuing to review possible personnel reductions and other spending cuts as state budget uncertainty leaves the division with a tighter-than-expected outlook.
The board heard from Superintendent Dr. Susan White and Chief Financial Officer Kathleen Jackson that the city increased its projected local revenue by roughly $400,000, but the division is still waiting for a final state appropriation. Jackson said the General Assembly reconvened April 22 and the final state decision was expected later in the month.
"We still don't have a final answer on the state budget," Jackson said. "The Senate version increases funding…
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