Warren County School Board sets spending priorities if county adds $1.15M, approves $2.27M custodial contract and $100K Chromebook purchase

The Warren County School Board on June 4 approved a resolution saying that if the Board of Supervisors provides at least $1,147,662 in additional local funding, the school division’s top priorities would be equalized health insurance cost‑sharing, seven instructional/student support assistants, one student support coach, converting a held position into a nursing coordinator and increased non‑labor supply funding for schools.

The resolution, adopted by voice vote after lengthy budget discussion, came as the board continued efforts to finalize its FY 2026 spending request while awaiting the county’s final budget action. The meeting also included approval of several contracts and routine business: the board approved a 12‑month custodial services management agreement with HES Facilities Management LLC for $2,265,288 for FY 2025–26 and authorized the purchase of Dell Chromebooks from CDW for $100,019.18 using Title I funds.

Why it matters: Warren County Public Schools has been negotiating its FY 2026 request with the Board of Supervisors since March. Board members said the $1.15 million prioritized here would preserve employee insurance sharing previously proposed, shore up classroom supplies and restore student support positions the division says are critical for instruction and attendance recovery.

Board discussion and context Board members reviewed the division’s prior approved budget and several proposals for trimming or re‑prioritizing line items while emphasizing the practical impact on staff hiring and…