At its March 24 meeting, the Roanoke City School Board approved a plan to address the division’s ongoing funding gap by eliminating approximately 170 positions across Roanoke City Public Schools, including approximately 65 positions that are currently filled.
The action comes as the division faces an estimated $14 million funding gap for the 2026-27 school year, driven by changes in local funding and rising operational costs.
Division leaders have taken multiple steps to reduce expenses and preserve staffing. However, the magnitude of this gap required additional action to ensure long-term financial stability…