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School leaders outline Perkins V plan to spend about $1.08 million on CTE equipment, credentials and hiring incentives
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Summary
Director Sarah Lockett presented a Perkins V local plan estimating $1,075,057.86 for FY26–27 focused on equipment (~$508k), industry credential vouchers ($120k), professional development ($107k), student travel ($105k), and hiring incentives (~$123,800).
The Virginia Beach division presented its Perkins V local plan and proposed budget to the school board, detailing how federal career‑and‑technical education funds would be allocated for the next school year.
Sarah Lockett, director of technical and career education, told the board the district’s planning estimate for Perkins V was $1,075,057.86. The proposed spending priorities include roughly $508,000 for equipment and instructional materials across secondary schools and specialty centers; $120,000 for industry‑credential exam vouchers; $107,000 for professional development for CTE teachers; $105,000 to support student travel for career‑technical student organization competitions; $123,797.50 for hiring incentives for new CTE teachers (a $5,000 hiring incentive split into two payments); and approximately $38,000 for part‑time technical‑skills tutoring support.
Lockett said Perkins rules cap administrative costs and permit up to 5% for certain administration; the division is budgeting well below allowable indirect costs while shifting funds to test proctors and program support. The presentation noted that Perkins V requires a local needs assessment and federal performance measures (graduation rate, academic proficiency, credential attainment and work‑based learning participation). Lockett said Virginia Beach outperformed state benchmarks in multiple measures, though the division will focus on improving participation in work‑based learning and increasing enrollment in nontraditional program concentrations.
Board members asked for clarifying detail: how many industry certifications were earned last year (staff answered around 14,540), what practical‑nursing fees mean for students (fees currently are out‑of‑pocket for items like kits and screenings), and details about the $5,000 hiring incentive. Lockett said the incentive is generally split into two payments and aims to improve retention through the first year.
The board placed the Perkins plan on the consent agenda; staff noted the local Perkins application must be submitted by 04/30/2026. No final appropriation occurred during the meeting; board approval of the local application and any required signatures were included on consent items that passed.
