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Board approves 2027 Perkins local plan; Perkins V grant rises to $244,637
Summary
The board approved the district's 2027 Carl D. Perkins career and technical education local plan, unlocking a Perkins V program improvement grant of $244,637 (an increase of $25,389 from FY26).
The Newton County Board of Education approved the 2027 Carl D. Perkins career and technical education (CTE) local plan and accepted the associated Perkins V program improvement grant for fiscal year 2027.
Superintendent-recommended language in the agenda explained that the FY27 Perkins award is $244,637, "an increase of $25,389 from FY26." Board members moved and seconded the motion (moved by Trey Bailey, seconded by Eddie Johnson) and the chair announced the motion carried.
Board approval makes the federal funds available for the 2026-27 fiscal year and allows the district to use the grant toward CTE program improvements described in the submitted local plan.
