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Petersburg schools to receive modest state funding increase; high school move planned before term starts
Summary
The Petersburg School District reported it will receive a $700 increase to the base student allocation after the legislature overrode a gubernatorial veto; district leaders said the net gain compared with last year is about $20 per student and construction progress means the high school move is expected the week of Aug. 18.
Petersburg School District Superintendent Taylor told the assembly on Aug. 4 that the state legislature overrode the governor’s line-item veto and the district will receive a $700 increase to the base student allocation now codified in state law.
Taylor explained the funding change is not all new money: “Last year, we did receive one-time funding of $680 over the base student allocation,” leaving an effective increase of roughly $20 per student compared with the prior fiscal year once enrollment and cost pressures (insurance, salaries) are considered. He said continued advocacy for education funding remains necessary.
Taylor also provided a construction update: interior flooring, tile, painting, and window and door framing are largely in place at the high school. Cabinets are nearly installed and countertops were expected that week; the district anticipates moving into the high school the week of Aug. 18. Teachers are scheduled to return Aug. 25 and the first day of school is set for Sept. 2, Taylor said.
Taylor said the roof project will continue into fall and crews are staging work to keep the building’s main entrance and traffic areas accessible for the school startup.
The assembly did not take action on school funding at the meeting; the superintendent’s report was informational.
