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Nelson County Schools wins federal safety grant; district gets additional mental-health funding and a possible DJJ partnership
Summary
District staff announced a federal COPS SVPP safety grant for exterior door access and other safety supports, a $560,000 Department of Education addition for school-based mental health, and potential recurring funds tied to a Department for Juvenile Justice partnership for the district's Thrive Academy.
Nelson County Schools announced multiple funding wins and a potential state partnership at the board meeting.
Dr. Sherhorn told the board the district was awarded the 2025 COPS School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) grant, a federal award “a little over $400,000” that includes a local match. The district plans to use the grant to install a unified SALTO badge access system on exterior doors and to support safety staff positions the grant allows, Dr. Sherhorn said.
The board voted to accept the COPS SVPP grant at the meeting. The vote followed a standard motion-and-second procedure; board members voted in favor and the motion passed.
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