The Orange County School Board approved a set of fiscal items including supplemental appropriations for federal and special‑education revenue, disposal of surplus property and a new Chromebook purchase for grades 1, 5 and 9.
Lisa (finance staff) presented two supplemental appropriation requests: federal ARP McKinney‑Vento funds described on the record at approximately $21,002.75, and additional regional special‑education tuition revenue of about $203,690; together these increases were brought forward to align revenue and expenses for the fiscal year. The board approved the supplemental appropriations by voice vote.
Director (Mr.) Hill presented a surplus property list, noting minimal return on equipment and that a substantial item on the surplus list was four‑year‑old Chromebooks being distributed to graduating seniors. The board approved disposal of the listed surplus property. Hill also presented a purchase request for new student Chromebooks for grades 1, 5 and 9 for the 2025‑26 school year; staff said the Virginia Public School Authority (VPSA) will cover the bulk of the purchase and that the county’s portion is expected to be under $100,000. The board voted to approve the Chromebook purchase.
Board members asked for clarifications about spending timelines and how the supplemental funds would be used; finance staff said some purchase orders were already submitted that the supplemental appropriation will cover and that the remainder will be used for additional planned expenses, particularly in special education.
All motions on these fiscal items were approved by voice vote; the meeting record shows the board moved to appropriate the funds, dispose of surplus property, and purchase the specified Chromebooks.