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Salem Schools could lose $2.2 million in state funds

By Meg Hibbert

SALEM – Salem City Schools could lose as much as $2.2 million in state funds – and the Salem School Board and superintendent aren’t sure where those cuts will have to be made up. Reducing salaries and benefits is likely, Salem School Superintendent Dr. Alan Seibert said, “now that the state has reneged on... »

No jokes about what the schools are facing

By Edwin McCoy

Botetourt County, Virginia School Superintendent Dr. Tony Brads asked for a joke at the end of last Thursday’s first school budget public input session. He wanted to lighten the mood, but no one offered one. In fact, his request left the room silent because the news for Botetourt County schools... »