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Board approves FY26 appropriation, monthly school and DSS allotments and pay adjustments for EMS and sheriff
Summary
The board adopted the FY26 appropriation resolution, approved monthly appropriations for the Department of Social Services and Richmond County School Board, authorized $144,009.29 in state SOQ bonus funds for school employees, and approved previously discussed starting-salary pay-scale adjustments for EMS and the sheriff to aid retention.
The Richmond County Board adopted the fiscal year 2025–26 appropriation resolution, approved monthly appropriations for the Department of Social Services and the school board, approved state SOQ bonus funding for school staff, and approved pay‑scale adjustments for EMS and sheriff staff.
County staff explained the appropriation is required by the Code of Virginia before funds may be expended and noted the board previously approved the FY26 budget on May 8. The resolution appropriated the adopted FY26 budget in full except for the Department of Social Services and Richmond County School Board, which the board will appropriate monthly. The board then approved a July appropriation request of $85,000 for DSS and a $1,886,770 monthly appropriation for the school board.
Staff also presented an additional appropriation request of $144,009.29 in state SOQ funds to pay bonuses to SOQ‑funded instructional and support personnel; staff noted a local match is not required and the funds are in house. The board approved that appropriation.
On personnel, staff reintroduced starting salary and pay‑scale adjustments for the sheriff's office and EMS (including part‑time EMS providers) as part of the county's retention plan; the board approved the pay‑scale adjustments and directed staff to implement them.
Votes were taken by voice for several items; the board recorded roll or voice approvals as reflected in the meeting minutes.
