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Board appropriates $245,494 in school grants; schools outline partnerships and programs
Summary
The board approved appropriation of $245,494.40 in grant funds awarded to Cumberland County Public Schools (three grants totaling $245,494.40). School leaders also described partnerships for career programs, fundraising and upcoming graduations.
County staff presented an appropriation request from Cumberland County Public Schools to appropriate $245,494.40 in grant funds: a 2026 summer regional covered school grant for $15,494.40, a Year Up Longwood grant for $30,000, and a school construction assistance program grant for $200,000. Staff said the appropriation does not require additional local funds and the board moved to approve the request.
School representatives described partnerships with Camp Parsons and regional career-technical programs (masonry at Prince Edward High School, automotive at SBCC and forestry/teacher academies). The school representative noted fundraising that had raised about $10,000 toward playground equipment and encouraged board members to attend graduation and other events.
