FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Natalie Allen | |
Date: 3/02/21 | Phone: 757.263.1313 | |
News Release No. 009 | Fax: 757.263.1010 | |
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Priorities of Board-approved operating budget include raises for Virginia Beach Schools staff |
Tonight, the School Board of the City of Virginia Beach approved an $828.8 million operating budget for Virginia Beach City Public Schools' (VBCPS) 2021-22 fiscal year. "We believe the initiatives outlined in this plan are essential to providing VBCPS students and staff with the supports they need to succeed during the ongoing health pandemic and beyond," said Board Chairwoman Carolyn Rye. Highlights of the budget include:
"VBCPS employees have been steadfast and resilient during this remarkable past year, and I am so grateful and pleased that we've been able to focus on their compensation in this budget," said Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence. "It's also a much-needed push toward making this division more nationally competitive in attracting the best educators and enticing more families to come make this great city home." Final approval of the budget is now in the hands of Virginia Beach City Council, which is expected to vote on it May 15. |
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