Fluvanna County Board approves new school construction fund policy changes

The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors convened on May 21, 2025, to discuss significant updates regarding the school construction fund policy and amendments to the county's food and beverage tax.

A primary focus of the meeting was the newly proposed school construction fund policy, which aims to allocate resources for the construction of new public school buildings and major renovations of existing facilities. The policy stipulates that 50 percent of revenues from the county's food and beverage tax will be directed to this fund, alongside potential gifts and donations from the community. This initiative is designed to ensure that the county can adequately prepare for future educational needs, particularly as the population of students is expected to grow.

During the discussion, board members emphasized the importance of defining what constitutes a "major renovation" to avoid ambiguity in future funding requests. A consensus emerged to set a threshold of $10 million for projects eligible for funding from this account, which would help streamline decision-making and financial planning. The board also agreed to remove the term "renovation" from the policy, focusing instead on major expansions of existing school buildings.

In addition to the school construction fund, the board addressed the ongoing discussions regarding food trucks in the county. It was noted that all food trucks operating in Fluvanna County will be required to collect sales tax starting August 1, 2025. The board voted unanimously to advertise amendments to the county code related to the food and beverage tax, with a public hearing scheduled for June 2025.

Overall, the meeting underscored the board's commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure and adapting local regulations to support community businesses. The next steps will involve finalizing the school construction fund policy and preparing for the upcoming public hearing on the food and beverage tax amendments.