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School board approves supplemental appropriations for child nutrition and grants
Summary
The Prince George County School Board unanimously approved two supplemental appropriations on Feb. 24: a supplemental appropriation to the Child Nutrition Services Fund to cover FY25 shortfalls and increases to the grant fund (Title I, school safety, literacy) totaling $580,227, all funded by federal and state sources.
The Prince George County School Board voted unanimously Feb. 24, 2025, to approve two supplemental appropriations: one to the Child Nutrition Services Fund to cover a projected FY25 shortfall, and one to the grant fund to recognize updated federal and state awards.
Child nutrition: Mr. Sorensen told the board the school nutrition fund was projected to be short on the expense side for FY25 after the division increased support pay scales in anticipation of a $15 minimum wage and faced higher food costs. Staff estimated increased expenses of about $526,000 and reported an excess fund balance above USDA three-month guidance of $233,000 that can be used to cover the gap. The board approved the supplemental appropriation for the Child Nutrition Services Fund by roll call (Yes: Miss Taylor; Yes: Mrs Andrews; Yes: Mr Johnson; Yes: Mrs Chris; Yes: Mr Ealy).
Grant fund adjustments: The board also approved increases to the grant fund totaling $580,227 driven by updated federal and state awards: Title I additional funding of $278,470 (raising the estimate to $1,026,497), a school safety grant of $241,757, and a newly received literacy grant of $60,000. Mr. Sorensen emphasized that the grant increases require no local money and that each amendment pays for itself from its revenue source. The motion to approve the grant fund appropriation passed by roll call with all members voting yes.
Votes at a glance: - Child Nutrition Services Fund supplemental appropriation: motion by Mister Johnson, second by Miss Criss; roll-call vote recorded as 5–0 in favor. - Grant Fund (Fund 510) supplemental appropriation of $580,227 (Title I, school safety, literacy): motion by Mrs Andrews, second by Miss Taylor; roll-call vote recorded as 5–0 in favor.
What happens next: If approved by the board of supervisors during appropriation, these adjustments will be incorporated into FY25 financials; staff noted the school nutrition estimate did not assume any potential additional state revenue tied to pending General Assembly actions.
