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Superintendent outlines school programs and enrollment trends; board weighs budget guidance and a proposed roof match
Summary
Superintendent Grimsley reviewed student achievements, CTE expansions and enrollment trends; supervisors requested multi‑decade enrollment trend data and debated school funding 'level funding' options for FY27. Staff presented a CIP including a $450,000 state grant for the elementary school roof and proposed using fund balance or a 1% local option sales tax (referendum) to fund capital.
Superintendent Dr. Grimsley told the Board on Feb. 2 that Rappahannock County schools continue to add career and technical offerings — including carpentry, culinary catering/banquet specialization and a public‑safety pathway tied to local fire and rescue agencies — while student teams won district competitions and scholars received all‑district honors.
Supervisors asked for a historical enrollment trend (average daily membership) going back roughly 20–25 years for each building to help evaluate capital needs and to frame options for adding enrollment vs. fixed‑cost impacts. Grimsley said…
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