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Northampton County commissioners table Roanoke Shawan Community College funding request to March 17
Summary
The county board voted to table a request for continued support from Roanoke Shawan Community College until March 17 while commissioners compile follow-up questions about student participation, outreach and budget details.
The Northampton County Board of Commissioners voted to table a request from Roanoke Shawan Community College for continued county support until the board's March 17 meeting, saying members want additional information about student participation, outreach plans and the college's budget shortfall before considering funding.
Commissioners said they heard that the college faces a shortfall but that the packet did not include details about how many Northampton County students are being served, how the college plans to recruit or retain local students, or a strategic outreach plan for the county. Board members asked that commissioners and citizens submit questions for the college so staff can compile them and return answers before the board takes further action.
During discussion commissioners noted a range in the amount described during remarks — an amount referenced as "$85,000, almost $200,000" in the transcript — and emphasized the need to ensure any county contribution would reach Northampton County students. Commissioner comments also flagged an apparent lack of activity at a local facility and expressed interest in establishing a GED program and local partnerships to serve low-wealth areas.
Board discussion concluded with a motion to table the item to the March 17 meeting so the board can send a consolidated list of questions to the college and review its responses. The motion passed and was recorded as carried.
Votes at a glance - Motion to table consideration of Roanoke Shawan Community College's request for continued support to March 17 — tabled to March 17 (motion carried).
