ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City Public Schools continued its battle to close a $16 million budget shortfall Tuesday night, as school board members reviewed additional cost-cutting options during a budget workshop. However, no there was no approving any official reductions.
What we know so far
The shortfall comes after a change in the city’s school funding formula.
In March, the board approved a preliminary $269 million budget that includes a 2% pay raise and higher health benefits. The district also announced it would eliminate 170 positions — most through existing vacancies, resignations or retirements — but 65 of those positions are currently filled.
Superintendent of Roanoke City Public Schools, Verletta White, said restoring those jobs remains a priority if additional funding becomes available…