To guarantee the highest quality of education for our community’s students, emphasis in the school budget should be on staff retention and a commitment to being a responsible steward of the funds entrusted to us by the community. Recognizing the nationwide staffing crisis in education, our goal is to motivate Virginia Beach City Public Schools employees to remain dedicated to our institution. Staff retention is not only a top priority but also warrants efforts to attract skilled professionals to our division through competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. It is essential to ensure that our division is fully staffed to meet the needs of our community. By recruiting and retaining the best and brightest educators, we empower our students to become the best and brightest themselves.