Taxpayers get a chance to comment tonight on the upcoming budget for Williamsburg-James City County schools.
York County residents will also have an opportunity to give their opinions on the county’s proposed budget tonight.
The school system is looking at a $200.5 million budget for next year, but just how much the schools will actually have to work with is uncertain because the new Democratic controlled legislature and administration might change the state’s contribution.
Based on the budget proposed by former Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Virginia would contribute $81.55 million to the school budget year that starts July 1.
Williamsburg and James City County taxpayers would pay an additional $118.95 million. Because of its larger school population, James City County pays 88% of the local component.
The estimated revenue would increase school funding by 6% over current spending.
At their last work session a week ago, board members expressed approval for pay raises fo…