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Buchanan County school board approves change order credit, routine business and program plans
Summary
At its regular meeting the Buchanan County board approved change order number 6 to the building package (described as a ~$691,771 credit), certified closed session actions and approved multiple administrative motions including Title III plans, a division literacy plan and procurement items.
The Buchanan County Public Schools board conducted routine business alongside construction-related decisions at its regular meeting. The session included certification of a closed session, approvals of minutes and bills, several program approvals, and a notable construction contract action.
A motion to approve change order number 6 to the building package was made and carried. The motion described the change order as "almost a $700,000 credit;" during the discussion an amount of 691,771 was read aloud. The motion passed with recorded votes in favor from multiple board members and at least one recorded 'No' vote.
Board members also moved to certify a previously held closed session (personnel) and recorded roll‑call acknowledgements. Routine approvals included last month’s minutes, payment of bills, acceptance of retirements and resignations, and approval of substitutes, volunteers and coaches.
Programmatic and policy items approved or advanced included the Title III plan, consolidated insurance group arrangements, approval of Title I parent advisory committees, and a first reading of several Virginia School Board Association policy updates (policy codes read at the meeting). The board approved the division literacy plan intended to meet state reading mandates and discussed implementation logistics.
Operational and procurement items included acceptance of several bids (transportation physicals, fuel and oil, custodial supplies, fire‑system inspections and cleaning services) where often only one vendor submitted a bid; the board noted that some procurements had limited competition and accepted the recommended vendors. The board authorized Remote Area Medical to use Riverview Elementary School in October, with the associated day added to the school calendar as a closure.
Financial and scheduling decisions included approving a July holiday period for 12‑month employees (June 30–July 4) and a motion directing staff to request $279,000 from the Board of Supervisors for Hurley Elementary Middle School needs.
The meeting concluded after a final series of votes and a motion to adjourn. Several items noted in discussion will require follow‑up documentation, including formal change‑order paperwork and the funding request to the county Board of Supervisors.
