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Charlottesville City Schools to consider using fund balance to lock in fifth‑grade furniture prices
Summary
Board members discussed a staff request to authorize possible use of fund balance to order fifth‑grade classroom furniture now to avoid imminent manufacturer price increases; the request was deferred for action next week while officials continue talks with the city about CIP funding.
Charlottesville City Schools officials asked the school board to authorize a possible use of fund balance so staff can place a purchase order for fifth‑grade classroom furniture and secure current manufacturer prices.
The request, presented by Miss Powell (staff member), would let the division place an order now to avoid expected price increases from major manufacturers. “By authorizing fund use of fund balance for this purpose ... we can put our order in, secure the current prices,” Powell said during the Jan. meeting. Powell said some specialty items will still be needed from other vendors, and staff…
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