Colonial Heights School Board adopts 2024–25 budget with 3% teacher step increase
March 26, 2024 | COLONIAL HEIGHTS CITY PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
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The Colonial Heights School Board unanimously approved a balanced 2024–25 operating budget at its March 26 meeting after a presentation by the superintendent.
The superintendent said the proposal prioritizes instructional programs and staff compensation, describing it as "a budget that is a strong supporter of student learning and moving our students forward and ... placing value on staff by providing a good compensation plan for them." Key elements include a 3% step increase for teachers and phasing non‑teaching positions onto a 30‑step scale with a minimum 3% increase and additional market adjustments where the salary study identified needs. The administration said health insurance costs are expected to show "no increase" for the coming year.
The administration said the proposal is based on the governor's proposed budget released in December and that any adjustments tied to the governor’s final, signed budget will be brought back to the board. Finance staff were acknowledged for extensive work producing the plan.
A motion to adopt the proposed 2024–25 budget was moved and seconded and passed by roll-call vote.
Board members and staff said they were appreciative of lengthy budget work sessions and questioned where additional funding would be applied if the state budget increases local allocations; the superintendent said the administration will return with proposals to address unfunded items if and when additional revenue becomes available.
The board’s adoption authorizes staff to implement the spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year; any subsequent changes tied to the state budget will be presented to the board for approval.
The superintendent said the proposal prioritizes instructional programs and staff compensation, describing it as "a budget that is a strong supporter of student learning and moving our students forward and ... placing value on staff by providing a good compensation plan for them." Key elements include a 3% step increase for teachers and phasing non‑teaching positions onto a 30‑step scale with a minimum 3% increase and additional market adjustments where the salary study identified needs. The administration said health insurance costs are expected to show "no increase" for the coming year.
The administration said the proposal is based on the governor's proposed budget released in December and that any adjustments tied to the governor’s final, signed budget will be brought back to the board. Finance staff were acknowledged for extensive work producing the plan.
A motion to adopt the proposed 2024–25 budget was moved and seconded and passed by roll-call vote.
Board members and staff said they were appreciative of lengthy budget work sessions and questioned where additional funding would be applied if the state budget increases local allocations; the superintendent said the administration will return with proposals to address unfunded items if and when additional revenue becomes available.
The board’s adoption authorizes staff to implement the spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year; any subsequent changes tied to the state budget will be presented to the board for approval.
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