Isle of Wight school leaders ask for $7.1 million boost to FY27 budget, citing SPED growth and pay gap Superintendent Dr. Kramer told a joint meeting of the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors and school board that the division needs about $7.1 million more for FY27—driven by pay raises to reach a 70th-percentile competitiveness target, rising special-education enrollment and new security and capital costs. County staff warned of sustainability and timing risks.

Isle of Wight school leaders are pushing for a crucial $7.1 million budget increase to enhance teacher pay and support a growing special-education population.

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