VB schools to make almost $40M in cuts

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) - Virginia Beach Public Schools is facing a nearly $40 million deficit. On Feb. 7, Superintendent Dr. James Merrill will present strategies to make nearly $39.3 million in cuts.

The school superintendent will present his proposed budget to the school board and that could mean a lot of sacrifices.

Just last week, 640 teachers received letters saying their jobs might be in jeopardy. Dr. Merrill admitted to WAVY.com recently that while the plan isn't fair, he has to do something.

"We can't continue to absorb these cuts and everything rock along at the level of success we've experienced," Merrill said.

The formal presentation of the budget will be at 6:15 p.m. at the school board building off Princess Anne Road.

Click here to see updates from the School Board on the budget presentation.