Roanoke Schools Face $14M Budget Cut | Roanoke News

Roanoke City Public Schools faces a $14 million budget shortfall this year, forcing tough cuts that include eliminating activity buses, slashing gifted programs, and cutting over 160 positions. The shortfall stems from a city policy shift reducing the district’s share of local revenue growth from 40% to 34%. Parents are worried about equity impacts, especially as after-school tutoring and clubs vanish — vital supports for many students. Superintendent vows to protect classrooms and teachers, even as central services shrink. The real test? How these cuts affect student learning as the school year unfolds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8cb117573aef961f