Roanoke School District May Cut Positions If City Funding Remains Level, Officials Say

Roanoke School District May Cut Positions If City Funding Remains Level, Officials Say

Superintendent Verletta White said the school district would have to cut positions if it does not receive an expected $6.7 million increase in city funds next fiscal year. Above, White presents to City Council during a rezoning for Preston Park Elementary School in August 2023. ROANOKE RAMBLER FILE PHOTORoanoke’s school district says it may need to cut as many as 50 mostly vacant positions if city funding remains at last year’s level.Jobs held b…