Nottoway County Public Schools’ superintendent reported to the Board of Supervisors that a state formula change will increase the division’s required local share for the 2026–28 biennium.

Dr. Martin said the local composite index — the state’s formula for estimating local ability to pay — will move from 0.2696 to 0.282 in the next cycle. She estimated the change could translate to roughly $500,000 more in local responsibility and urged county supervisors to work with the school division on budget planning and capital needs.

Martin highlighted student achievement improvements she attributed to targeted local investments: a reading-screening assessment showed the low‑risk reading band rose from 16% to 26% year over year and the high‑risk band dropped from 47% to 37%. She said those gains and other programs are evidence that local support has measurable effects on student outcomes.

The superintendent also discussed capital needs: ADA compliance studies and potential HVAC or structural projects for aging buildings, and noted the new state school construction assistance program provides a 30% state share but generally requires a 70% local match for large projects.

Board members asked for follow‑up details and agreed to coordinate a joint meeting and shared planning; no funding action was taken at the meeting.