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Amelia schools receive $19,924 computer‑science grant as county faces higher local contribution under new LCI
Summary
School officials reported enrollment and finances and said a higher composite index of local ability to pay (LCI) could raise required local education contributions by about $436,864 under some scenarios; the board approved a $19,924 appropriation for a computer‑science expansion grant from VDOE.
School division officials briefed the board on enrollment, budget context and a small state grant for computer‑science expansion, while flagging a change in the state composite index that could increase Amelia County’s required local education contribution.
Dr. Harper reported November ADM and enrollment figures, and Mr. Trump presented the finance report. Mr. Trump said the governor’s budget proposal and an updated composite index of local ability to pay (LCI) would likely increase Amelia’s required local contribution. “Our new LCI is 5.85 higher than the old 1. So for context … that would show an increase to a required local contribution of $436,864,” he said.
Mr. Trump also requested preapproval to appropriate $19,924 in state grant funds from the Virginia Department of Education to support computer‑science course offerings at Amelia County High School; the board approved the appropriation with no local match.
Board members asked for additional information about state funding scenarios and said staff would follow up as the legislative session proceeds.
