Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the CTE topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Buckingham schools approve $96,340 Perkins plan to expand CTE equipment and certifications
Summary
The board unanimously approved the Carl Perkins plan and budget ($96,340.41) to support career and technical education, including equipment purchases, professional development, certification testing, and CTSO support.
The Buckingham County School Board approved the division’s Carl Perkins plan for 2026‑27, accepting a Perkins allocation of $96,340.41 to bolster CTE programs.
CTE coordinator Seth Wilkerson (S13) outlined the grant’s intended uses: upgrading business lab equipment; updating classroom furniture; expanding opportunities for industry certifications and nontraditional student populations; and funding professional development. He provided a line‑item highlight: $24,000 for professional development, $17,000 for equipment purchases (state‑approved CTE equipment list), $2,000 for industrial certification testing and funds to support CTSO students attending conferences.
Board members asked whether Perkins funds could support paid post‑graduate internships; Wilkerson said the division would check allowable expenses with the Virginia Department of Education and that the district would amend the budget in August/September once allocations were finalized. The motion to approve the Perkins application passed unanimously.
