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Board approves $1.9 million supplemental appropriation for school capital projects; officials note sinkhole remediation work
Summary
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors approved a $1,899,150 supplemental appropriation for the Montgomery County Public Schools capital improvement fund; MCPS staff said the appropriation would leave about $1,000,000 remaining in the fund (approximate), and the board discussed sinkhole remediation near Blacksburg schools and a clarification that an Auburn HVAC project is for the elementary school.
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors approved a supplemental appropriation request from Montgomery County Public Schools totaling $1,899,150 to support multiple capital projects.
Ms. Bland, appearing for MCPS, told the board that approving the appropriation would leave "approximately $1,000,000" remaining in the school capital improvement fund. Supervisors asked questions about several line items, including a planned HVAC project that had been listed as Auburn High School on a letter; MCPS staff clarified the work is for Auburn Elementary and that the letter contained a typo.
Board members also questioned and received an update on sinkhole activity near schools. Dr. Brown said there are two sinkholes; the second formed after the first and is larger and located nearer Blacksburg Middle School in a drainage-basin area. He said geotechnical engineers met earlier that afternoon and staff is moving to remediation steps for the second sinkhole.
MCPS staff said the appropriation passed by roll call (7 ayes). Supervisors said the county will continue work on the capital improvement plan and facility-assessment follow-up, and they thanked MCPS staff for their presentations and answers to questions.
