Roanoke County Public Schools is getting a funding boost from both the county and state governments. – The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors is set to approve the county’s budget and the budget for Roanoke County Public Schools during its meeting Tuesday afternoon.
The budget features an increase of more than $3 million in state revenue than originally adopted by the school board, so a revised budget was submitted. Roanoke County is also providing more revenue next school year, providing another boost to the school division’s coffers.
The budget also gives RCPS employees raises, totaling 4.6% for people who receive a step and scale adjustment. Other new spending includes AI software for students and teachers, a student HVAC apprentice and a school counselor position that would support coverage during staff leaves…