Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
King George schools ask for $2.81 million from county for FY26 budget; highlights raises, staffing and Virtual Virginia program
Summary
King George County Public Schools asked the Board of Supervisors for $2,812,034 in local FY26 funding during a joint work session; the request covers salary adjustments, staffing for literacy and special programs, and start‑up costs for a Virtual Virginia program.
King George County Public Schools presented its needs‑based FY26 operating budget at a joint meeting with the Board of Supervisors and requested $2,812,034 in local funds, Superintendent Dr. Jesse Boyd said. That figure reflects changes in state budget projections and savings from lower‑than‑anticipated health‑insurance increases.
Dr. Boyd summarized the division’s priorities and numbers: a proposed 3% salary increase reflecting the governor/general assembly guidance (state funding will cover the SOQ portion only), steps to address mid‑career pay compression, funding to meet classroom needs tied to the Virginia Literacy Act and rising enrollment, and new positions for reading teachers, ESOL, paraprofessionals and a virtual‐instruction coordinator.
Key budget figures presented: - Local request to the Board of Supervisors as presented: $2,812,034 (Dr. Boyd: “The local request, from the school board to the board of…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
