Norfolk teachers call for more funding, retention bonuses in school budget

NORFOLK, Va. — Two teachers came out to speak Wednesday at a public hearing on the Norfolk Public Schools budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

The proposed operating budget is $472 million, with other funds such as capital improvements and grants bringing the total budget to nearly $643 million.

The proposed budget includes a 2% pay increase for teachers, administrators, classified and part-time employees. The starting pay for teachers increases from $60,088 to $61,289…

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