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Smyth County approves $5,002,000 budget amendment, majority for school needs
Summary
The Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment #7, a $5,002,000 package that includes $2,000 for a Commonwealth Attorney junior attorney program and the balance for School Board items such as virtual‑student support and ESSER reimbursement allocations.
On June 18 the Smyth County Board of Supervisors approved Budget Amendment #7, totaling $5,002,000. County Administrator Shawn M. Utt presented the amendment and said the $2,000 in grant funding was for the Commonwealth Attorney’s junior attorney program while the remainder would support several School Board needs, including state‑funded support for virtual students, reduced dual‑enrollment costs and additional resources from ESSER reimbursements.
"Budget Amendment #7 in the amount of $5,002,000," the record shows, which the Board discussed and then unanimously approved after waiving additional public hearing rules. The Board opened and closed the public hearing with no public speakers. Rye Valley District Supervisor W. Jason Parris joined other supervisors in supporting the amendment tied to school funding priorities.
The amendment was entered into the official budget documents and will be reflected in the FY27 appropriation and accounting processes; the Board recorded the motion and vote in the public minutes.
