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Sussex County boards review school capital plan; joint meeting adjourns after consensus

Sussex County Board of Supervisors and School Board Joint Meeting · March 5, 2026
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Summary

At a March 5 joint meeting, the Sussex County Board of Supervisors and School Board reviewed the School Board’s proposed 2026–2027 Capital Improvement Plan, noted project priorities and funding needs (ADM projected at 1,000), approved the agenda by consensus, and adjourned at 7:24 p.m.

At a joint meeting Thursday evening at the Sussex School Board Office, the Sussex County Board of Supervisors and the School Board received a presentation of the School Board’s proposed 2026–2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and related budget materials. The district presented a projected average daily membership (ADM) of 1,000 students and said the Superintendent’s CIP is intended to be forwarded to the County Board for consideration and funding.

Meeting minutes record that the SCHS Literary Loan project for the high school roof and HVAC is substantially complete and that the School Board will spend just under $4.0 million of an approved $7.5 million project budget. The agenda was approved by general consensus; Supervisor Phyllis T. Tolliver moved to adjourn, Supervisor C. Eric Fly, Sr. seconded, and the Board adjourned at 7:24 p.m. with all Board members present voting aye. Board of Supervisors present were Thomas W. Baicy, III; C. Eric Fly, Sr.; Phyllis T. Tolliver; and Chair Steve E. White.