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School board approves amended FY26 budget; authorizes $1,000 one‑time bonus and adds interventionists
Summary
The board approved an amended FY26 operating budget and a FY25 supplement that adds staff, restores administrative roles and funds a $1,000 one‑time bonus for returning staff by combining state retention funds with local savings.
The Goochland County School Board voted to approve an amended fiscal‑year 2026 operating budget and a fiscal‑year 2025 supplement and transfers that together add staff positions, preserve administrative coverage and fund a $1,000 one‑time bonus for returning staff.
Superintendent Dr. Armstrong and finance staff explained the changes before the vote. The amended FY26 proposal uses state funds that became available after the newly adopted state budget and local revenue to add positions the division had identified as unfunded priorities. Ms. Weiss said the board’s proposal to restore VPI funding “was restored back to a 0.5 cap just on Friday,” and that timing required quick changes to incorporate the new state dollars.
Key FY26 changes the board approved…
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