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 more state funding to compete with Northern Virginia localities in employee salaries.
- Requesting 100% of the "cost of competing adjustment" (COCA) funding from the state, currently receiving 25%.
- Seeking more revenue from taxes to support school division needs.
The General Assembly is being asked to provide more funding in its upcoming January session.
Author's summary: Stafford School Board seeks increased funding.