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Isle of Wight board approves Perkins grant, hires RRMM for Westside design, and adopts pooled health plan
Summary
The board approved the 2026–27 Perkins grant and a $3.81 million architectural contract for the new Westside Elementary, voted to join the Local Choice pooled health plan to replace a self-insured renewal, and authorized a $1,500 retention bonus for returning employees.
At its April 2 meeting the Isle of Wight County School Board approved several budgetary and procurement actions aimed at advancing career-technical education, school construction, and employee benefits.
Perkins grant — The board voted unanimously to submit the 2026–2027 Perkins application to the Virginia Department of Education. Staff said the grant includes a modest increase and proposed adding health-science pathway courses, including an introduction to health, medical terminology and a medical lab technician/CNA/PCT sequence.
Architectural contract for Westside…
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