Legislative Wish List: Stafford School Board Seeks More State Funding
The Stafford School Board has unanimously approved a legislative wish list, primarily focused on requesting increased state funding for education.
The board is seeking the ability to impose a 1-percent sales tax for school construction and requesting more state funding to pay employees, citing competition with Northern Virginia localities that offer higher salaries.
- Requesting 100% of the "cost of competing adjustment" (COCA) funding from the state, currently receiving 25%.
- Seeking the ability to impose a 1-percent sales tax for school construction.
The School Board members are asking the General Assembly to provide more funding to compete with Northern Virginia localities.
Author's summary: Stafford School Board seeks increased state funding.
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