Spending problem, not funding problem

A VB Citizen through FOIA recently asked for out of town travel expenses for the superintendent.  The citizen had to pay hundreds of dollars to receive the information.  Among the documents were credit card statements for the Superintendent and Chief of Staff.  The citizen shared some of the documents with me.  After reviewing the information, I have requested our School Board Auditor to conduct an audit on credit card expenditures.  This request must be approved by the audit committee, so I do not yet know if it will happen.

Spending at local restaurants also appears excessive.  School Board policy/regulation states that "reimbursement for meals while traveling within the city limits is discouraged..."

This isn't just about the amount of money being spent, but the fact that taxpayers are footing the restaurant and travel bills for VBCPS leadership making $175,000 and $250,000.

I'm guessing teachers don't go out to the Lynnhaven Fish house on the taxpayer dime. 

It is my firm belief that we do not have a funding problem, we have a spending problem.

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​Superintendent Travel out of the area paid for on the taxpayer dime.

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