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School leaders press Southampton supervisors to fully fund FY26 request and pursue Capron Elementary replacement
Summary
Southampton County Public Schools asked the Board of Supervisors to "fully fund" requested operating and capital needs, highlighted rising special‑education caseloads and teacher pay gaps, and urged the board to apply this cycle for a state SCAP grant to replace aging Capron Elementary.
School leaders from Southampton County Public Schools presented to the Board of Supervisors on April 9, urging supervisors to fully fund the division’s FY26 operating and capital requests and to prioritize student‑centered outcomes.
Superintendent‑level presenters, principals and department heads described six board goals — expanding learning opportunities, improving school culture, strengthening professional development and retention, growing community partnerships, accelerating capital improvements, and increasing equity. They said current state and local funding shortfalls, combined with demographic changes, require the county’s support to sustain programs and staffing.
What they asked for: The school delegation requested local funding to preserve programs and add staff where caseloads require it — including…
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