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Prince George board hears April financials; leaders warn of budget uncertainty and large Chromebook purchase
Summary
Finance staff told the board April revenues and expenditures are in line with last year, reported a $777,411 purchase order for Chromebooks and forecast a $1.083 million year-end underrun; board discussed state bonuses and county tax-assessment shortfall that could reduce funds.
Prince George County School Board received its April financial update on May 12 and discussed a large technology purchase and uncertainty in local and state funding that could affect the final fiscal‑year position.
Chief financial staff reported revenues and expenditures through April are generally in line with the prior year. The presentation noted one purchase order over $100,000: a $777,411 order to CDW Government for Chromebooks and laptops. Finance staff also presented a preliminary forecast showing an expected year‑end underrun of about $1,083,000 for fiscal 2025, which staff said would be partially offset by planned employee bonuses and state funding once finalized.
Board members asked detailed questions about the proposed employee bonuses, state funding estimates, and the county budget process. Staff estimated the state bonus allocation at roughly $632,000 based on an earlier calculation tool; the net local supplement needed to equalize bonuses across all staff was estimated at roughly $371,000 pending final state numbers. The board and staff also discussed the timing mismatch between state funding notices and the district’s need to finalize budgets, and staff noted that the county tax assessment update reduced local revenue projections by roughly $167,000 from earlier estimates.
Finance staff said final numbers from the state had not been posted to the calculation tool and cautioned that some reallocations may be required after the county approves its budget. The board discussed contingencies for emergency spending and the option to request the board of supervisors’ consensus for out‑of‑cycle transfers when urgent repairs are needed.
No new spending approvals were taken beyond previously authorized purchases; members asked staff to return with final state calculations and proposed reallocations if required.
