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Assistant staff and facilities leads told the board the CIP is organized in three tiers: tier 1 (critical needs) for failing systems and transportation replacement; tier 2 for capacity and instructional modernization; and tier 3 for athletics and other enhancements. Key near-term items discussed included rooftop HVAC replacements at the high school, replacement of switchgear at New Kent Middle School, water-source heat pump replacements, and a planned facility condition assessment to catalog system lifespans and prioritize future work.

On transportation, staff presented a replacement cycle that includes three full-size buses (presented as approximately $176,000 per bus), one mini bus (approximately $128,000) and two support vehicles (a car and van) with the transportation subtotal shown in the presentation as about $752,850. Staff said bus replacements reflect mileage and age thresholds rather than new route-driven demand.

For instructional technology, administrators described a plan to replace projectors with interactive panels (panels estimated to last about six to eight years). Staff told the board there is a limited-time vendor pricing opportunity; the board approved moving the finished Wi‑Fi refresh balance into the general fund so the division can purchase panels while the price is favorable.

The board also discussed possible additions to George Watkins Elementary and New Kent Middle School (10-classroom annexes), and the larger long-term need to replace or renovate New Kent Elementary School. District staff emphasized the need for a facility condition assessment to refine 5- and 10-year cost estimates.

The CIP transfer motion passed unanimously; the board agreed to continue detailed planning with county staff ahead of joint budget discussions in November.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting, 10/07/2025","oneSentenceSummary","School officials outlined a multi-tier capital improvement plan that prioritizes failing systems, capacity and athletic upgrades; the board approved a transfer of remaining Wi‑Fi refresh CIP funds into the general fund to buy interactive panels and start middle‑school technology refresh.","taxTitle","NEW KENT CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia","taxId",40320,"location","Virginia","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6425948,"New Kent school board adopts Victims of Communism Memorial Day resolution",6383,181000,6564000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5905728-f5807e5be333c9bab1ea425e58f4b6c2&start=181&end=6564","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5905728-f5807e5be333c9bab1ea425e58f4b6c2/thumbnail_181000.jpg","/articles/6425948/Virginia/New-Kent-school-board-adopts-Victims-of-Communism-Memorial-Day-resolution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6425948-cf5f1f0aaf96adbe6b9fac66dc655087/orig.mp4?Expires=1770500192&Signature=TkIH7ezsu9gb~yN51zhDR5ShwRLWVnfuu9GeE3-IkBhhM4CFXXWxijXrTeX4OwNWYZZ8saJBrnn3A-JXVY5Cn9lSeFbhnYQZa9aZ8rpgaQKLhQlEBX8aCFzum-fr6HmdH2WyCKtzPMzaOFrJHSF99GXtIbe81idZJGN3BM8QOSFLYtijyTatWNXaBrV25qjESU-qFcORpX72TSJZGnr-bkjy8ZjhAvEK5tgXjkXIHnWZyAq-v2ilouW89~X0X4TTPMkqH~0Lo3HyAMaew398wJyvUeHhXz3BNssouQMPeSBXfsOz-85hfl6gJlb-6MGATHNENbaQa4q5Fh76DlEDeg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New Kent County School Board on Oct. 7 unanimously approved a resolution designating Nov. 7 as Victims of Communism Memorial Day.

Board member Lori Dombrowski asked the board to add the resolution to the meeting agenda and to consider adopting it that evening. She told the board she had withdrawn a separate request that the division adopt a specific online curriculum connected with the memorial day after discussions with staff earlier in the week. The board then voted to add the item to the agenda and later approved the resolution as read into the record.

The approved resolution designates Nov. 7 as an annual observance to honor victims of communist regimes and encourages administrators, teachers, students and community members to commemorate the date and “promote the values of freedom, democracy and human rights.” Dombrowski said she removed language that would have endorsed or required use of the external Victims of Communism Memorial curriculum; the board did not direct schools to adopt any particular instructional materials.

During discussion, administrators told the board the curriculum website Dombrowski had referenced contains teaching resources but the division would not be required to use them. Superintendent Dr. Nichols and staff said any classroom use of outside materials would follow the division’s normal review and approval processes.

Board members voted by roll call; the motion to adopt the resolution passed unanimously.

The board’s action was limited to the local proclamation; speakers noted that related state-level measures have been introduced but not enacted on an ongoing statutory basis. The meeting record does not direct schools to change curriculum or require classroom activities on Nov. 7 beyond listing the date for local remembrance.","The New Kent County School Board unanimously adopted a resolution designating November 7 as Victims of Communism Memorial Day and removed any requirement that schools use a specific external curriculum the board had previously considered.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6425927,"Officials preview VDOE performance projections; district expects most schools to be “On Track” or “Distinguished”",769,4781000,5550000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5905728-f5807e5be333c9bab1ea425e58f4b6c2&start=4781&end=5550","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5905728-f5807e5be333c9bab1ea425e58f4b6c2/thumbnail_4781000.jpg","/articles/6425927/Virginia/Officials-preview-VDOE-performance-projections-district-expects-most-schools-to-be-On-Track-or-Distinguished","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6425927-24f87168eca87bf81bdb0c86779b467d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770500192&Signature=kB~FSs49B8SYD9JC~An7ZZoqU6shPIFXYd5N-kTEpi77g-EU8OmhotAE9AA8Y~MuDWKpXN1D9sE9wNv2pDPbexaYPB3qAeJgSu5yuiky26NLx8wPzzyi-xIiHRD4xJHyzXwbRXdmtdSB1I9ZAgWZxOct7zw3-O-4zlDootVXPqryuAsETy5RETmjiWdbSrMK-iIwAO0tsE0Jx~NBwyiwSiZRccEaYGlHrOHn37Hzg7y9~oN4TIVDhpzXFcHUXSgJV4Qr-PaJU3pGNQTCUBBcmZeIlENh~cEubXbNxIcXbFACBGRurm0YMJadKOVhsTmk3ya2ImPJN-hIygC10vs1bA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District assessment staff on Oct. 7 previewed school performance projections under the new Virginia Department of Education performance-and-support framework, which separates mastery, growth and readiness measures and assigns summative designations.

Ross Miller (assessment and accountability lead) told the board the framework weights mastery, growth and readiness differently at elementary, middle and high school levels and that the state will publish final designations in the coming days. Miller presented preliminary district projections: George Watkins Elementary was shown at about 94.28 points (projected \"Distinguished\"), New Kent High was projected around 93.43 points (projected \"Distinguished\"), Quentin Elementary was projected above 90 (Distinguished), and New Kent Elementary and New Kent Middle were projected in the high 80s (\"On Track\" in most scenarios). Miller cautioned these were working figures and that subgroup math in the final calculation can affect a school’s final designation.

Board members and staff discussed how readiness measures at the high school level incorporate a three-part \"Readiness for Life\" framework (enrollment, employment and enlistment indicators), how the ASVAB is being used for career-pathway readiness and how the district plans to increase CTE completers and dual-enrollment opportunities to strengthen readiness scores.

Miller emphasized the numbers were preliminary and said the state’s official release was expected the next week; district staff will update the board when final figures are posted.","Superintendent’s office and assessment staff previewed new Virginia Department of Education performance-designation calculations; preliminary district projections show several schools expected to earn \"Distinguished\" designations while others are projected as \"On Track.\" Final published scores were expected from VDOE the following week.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6425934,"Board approves FY25 appropriations including school nutrition carryover and grant spending",3872,2489000,6361000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5905728-f5807e5be333c9bab1ea425e58f4b6c2&start=2489&end=6361","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5905728-f5807e5be333c9bab1ea425e58f4b6c2/thumbnail_2489000.jpg","/articles/6425934/Virginia/Board-approves-FY25-appropriations-including-school-nutrition-carryover-and-grant-spending","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6425934-5348f83ee7b2a2cf9d08ad3267ee9a5d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770500192&Signature=f1MfLd~F7HMIKhWVqjezA8IZIVl7mMMImA~yAytGSMzRH-ZGukWlh5ggALy3fqAsG7W-z~F6CdD-tox865WhjNXL~7ySYG9pg1Emq9Y4r-26l5FUj2EtgDGFsRGrpD7jffoXj~13hrUtSoid1r2XopiDFIfzSgsRM9Hqrhs2s47Y-9LyobTqKeBo09mvP7G1y3g9CQc2thRHDU7dhEN7DTvGASPFAdjUAG--a44HHnnXWFk9hlYjmBcv1aCf8t7rX0QEpjVm59vcewCIhbk7LtrM3DYpIg4zuuk7bJ1eKdhqzGyknx3~0UwXnloT8Dhp1JxS2MuTbRXGdLlyCYLjqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New Kent County School Board on Oct. 7 approved fiscal-year 2025 appropriation items presented by finance staff, including adjustments for school nutrition services, grant carryovers and other operating balances.

Finance staff explained the school nutrition fund maintains a limited allowable fund balance under state rules (presenter said the program is limited to roughly three months of expenses). Staff told the board that, when the program runs a surplus, state rules require a spending plan to reduce the balance over time; the division proposed equipment and operational uses, including automatic doors at the high-school cafeteria and emergency generators, as appropriate spend-downs tied to operations and safety.

The board also approved carryover and spending on a variety of grants: a school-based mental health calendar-year grant, school safety and security funding received in June, Title I carryover costs, and previously received federal funding that had to be spent within a three-year period. Staff said these appropriations reflect year-end accounting and the division’s plan for planned uses.

The appropriation package passed by unanimous vote. Staff said they would return with detailed reconciliations as needed and that some items will be moved into the general fund for ongoing maintenance work.","The board approved multiple fiscal year 2025 appropriations and carryovers, including a school nutrition fund balance drawdown consistent with state limits and the use of grant carryover funds for school-based programs and safety equipment.","actionData","errors"]

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New Kent presents multi-year capital plan; board approves CIP transfer to buy classroom interactive panels

New Kent school board adopts Victims of Communism Memorial Day resolution

Officials preview VDOE performance projections; district expects most schools to be “On Track” or “Distinguished”

Board approves FY25 appropriations including school nutrition carryover and grant spending