The board voted Feb. 19 to adopt the superintendent’s FY 2026–27 operating budget, which Dr. Gurley said totals about $129 million and requests $2,569,071 in local appropriation; the presentation cited reconciliations that reduced some personnel and transportation costs.
Board staff said the school support professional collective bargaining agreement was ratified by the bargaining unit and includes a 10.5% annual raise for three years; the board praised the agreement but will take formal action at its March 5 meeting.
The board voted to adopt a proposed FY26–27 operating budget of about $129 million, approving increases that include $1.6 million in personnel costs and a request to the city for $2,569,071 to help balance the budget; the budget will go to city council on March 2.
Charlottesville City Schools presented a ratified school support professional collective bargaining agreement that includes a 10.5% annual salary increase, educational credit supplements, paid breaks and duty-free lunch; the agreement will be presented to the board for a March 5 vote.
Superintendent Dr. Gurley asked the city for $2.9 million to fund a 10.5% raise for support professionals; city staff said $2.0 million is currently in the city draft and councilors debated tax and budget tradeoffs ahead of a Feb. 19 vote.
Dozens of teachers, instructional assistants and parents urged the city to fund a 10.5% raise for support professionals and criticized the district's Friday email that commenters said blamed the union and harmed morale.
Charlottesville City Schools leaders updated trustees on FY27 budget priorities and revenue outlook while dozens of staff and community members urged the board to press city council to fund support‑staff raises included in the collective bargaining request.
Students and sustainability staff urged the Charlottesville City Schools board to approve power purchase agreements for Charlottesville High School and Charlottesville Middle School, a plan city staff say would install large rooftop systems with no local capital and projected long-term savings while preserving an educational component for students.
The board removed two external committee assignments from its list and approved a new math curriculum: Mathspace for secondary grades and a dual elementary model (Bridges K–3; STEMscopes 4–5). The committee change passed 5–2; the curriculum adoption passed by voice vote.
Division staff outlined their community schools initiative — four pillars, partnerships with local organizations, literacy mentors and kits, and a newly purchased van to support student and family transportation — and described plans for MOUs and evaluation to sustain services.