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Colonial Heights board approves consent agenda, federal Title grants and calendar amendment
Summary
At its May 26 meeting the Colonial Heights School Board adopted the consent agenda, approved federal Title I'IV grants, and moved a Junth holiday to June 18. The board also accepted a reported $62,431 grant award to fund a bureau specialist and approved routine financial adjustments.
The Colonial Heights City Public Schools Board on May 26 unanimously approved its consent agenda and several administrative items, including federal Title grants for the 2025'2026 cycle and a calendar amendment to observe the Junth holiday on Friday, June 18.
Dr. Newman, identified in discussion as the staff member responsible for the division's federal programs, briefed the board on the Title grants. He described Title II as funding professional development, Title III as supporting English learners, and Title IV as funds the division is transferring to Title I for greater flexibility. After discussion the board moved and seconded to approve the grants; roll-call votes by the members present were recorded as affirmative.
Board members also approved a calendar change proposed so that employees who work different schedules would observe Junth consistent with the existing July 4th holiday setup. The motion was seconded and carried by roll call.
In the financial report staff said the division was awarded $62,431 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to fund a previously unfunded bureau specialist position; the award requires a local match and will be incorporated in a future budget amendment once the general assembly finalizes the budget. Staff noted some federal grants run on multi-year cycles (an example given in discussion: a 27-month spending timeline for certain Title grants), which affects how funds are accounted for across fiscal years.
All formal motions recorded at the meeting were adopted by roll-call votes from the members who answered during roll call: Dr. Cox, Miss Wahworth, Miss Woody and Mr. Nice. There were no public delegations or public commenters registered at the meeting.
The board also received several information items (see related coverage) and adjourned after member remarks and tributes.
