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Board approves finances update, accepts $4,890 state assistance, splits mowing contracts and authorizes after‑school program

Mercer County Board of Education · February 18, 2026
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Summary

At its meeting the Mercer County Board approved a finance update showing $22.4 million in year‑to‑date revenue, accepted a $4,890 state construction assistance offer, approved splitting mowing services between two vendors to reduce costs, approved a Healthy Kids after‑school partnership with fees starting at $233/month, and approved change orders; an executive session motion closed the public portion.

Mercer County — The Mercer County Board of Education approved multiple routine and operational items during its meeting, including a finance update, acceptance of a small state construction assistance offer, new vendor arrangements for grounds maintenance, and an after‑school childcare partnership.

In a finance report presented to the board, staff reported year‑to‑date actual revenue of $22,400,000, a 7% increase from the prior fiscal year, and noted categorical spending with 51.87% of funds in instruction. The finance presenter said lower interest rates and…

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