Stafford School Board Seeks Increased State Funding
The Stafford School Board has unanimously approved a legislative wish list, primarily focused on securing more state funding for education.
The board is requesting the General Assembly to provide additional funds to pay employees, citing competition with Northern Virginia localities that offer higher salaries.
- Imposition of a 1-percent sales tax for school construction
- Increased state funding to match the "cost of competing adjustment" (COCA) received by Northern Virginia localities
The school division currently receives 25 percent of the COCA funding, but the board is seeking 100 percent of the adjustment.
Author's summary: Stafford School Board seeks more funding.