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Goochland schools present FY26 adopted budget to supervisors showing modest 2% increase and priority unfunded needs
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Cromartie presented the School Board‘s adopted FY2026 budget to the county board, saying it balances with a requested county transfer up 4.7% and highlights core investments and unfunded priorities including interventionists, ESL staffing, and CTE expansion.
The Goochland County School Division presented the School Board‑adopted budget for fiscal year 2026 at the March 4 Board of Supervisors meeting, seeking a county transfer increase of $1.384 million (4.7%). Superintendent Dr. Jason Cromartie summarized enrollment trends, academic outcomes and the division’s priorities as the budget moves into the county’s deliberations.
Key points: The adopted budget shows a modest 2% overall increase in the school division’s operating budget and centers investments in instruction and staff: a proposed 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for employees; an elementary assistant principal position for the newly opened Goochland Elementary; expansion of an existing ESL teacher…
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