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Petersburg board adopts FY2027 superintendent's budget, greenlights Walnut Hill design‑build
Summary
The Petersburg City Public Schools board approved the superintendent's FY2027 proposed budget — including a $53 million capital authority for a new Walnut Hill Elementary — and authorized the Gilbane/Moody Nolan design‑build team to begin design work. The board also approved a CIP update, locker‑room repairs, field trips and calendar changes.
The Petersburg City Public Schools board on March 18 approved the superintendent's FY2027 proposed budget and a package of capital and operational actions that together aim to protect core classroom services while beginning work on a new elementary school.
Superintendent Brown presented the proposed FY2027 budget built on current revenue estimates and the division's five strategic priorities: student achievement, wellness and support, talent acquisition and retention, operational excellence, and family engagement. The board approved the budget by voice vote after a motion by Mister Pierce and second by Mister Miles. The adopted proposal includes a $53,000,000 capital authority for Walnut Hill Elementary and the operating components of the superintendent's plan, as presented.
The superintendent and finance staff cautioned the board the proposal is based on revenue numbers available today and may be adjusted after the General Assembly completes its reconciliation. Dr.…
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