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Henrico Board appropriates FY2026'27 funds; notes state-funded 4% school salary increase
Summary
The Board approved appropriation of FY2026'27 funds and discussed the Commonwealth's newly adopted budget, which includes a 4% salary increase for state-supported school employees. Chair Roscoe D. Cooper III said the Board will consider a budget amendment to raise county-supported school staff pay from 3% to 4% with new state resources.
The Henrico County Board unanimously approved resolution 150-26, appropriating funds for fiscal year 2026'27.
Justin Crawford, Budget Division Director, answered questions from Chair Roscoe D. Cooper III about the newly adopted Commonwealth budget. Chair Cooper said the General Assembly's budget, passed the day before, included a surprise 4% salary increase for state-supported school employees. He said that the additional state funding "will allow the Board of Supervisors to increase raises for teachers and school staff from 3% to 4% next fiscal year," and asked staff to bring forward a budget amendment for the Board's consideration at a future meeting.
The appropriation resolution passed unanimously and funds will be allocated consistent with the adopted county budget. The Board did not take action on the proposed budget amendment during this meeting; staff was directed to prepare the amendment for future consideration.
