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Board approves $2M‑ish federal programs plan for 2026–27 with unanimous vote

McDowell County Board of Education · August 10, 2026
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Summary

The board voted unanimously to approve the 2026–27 federal programs plan and budget after a presentation by Crystal Hamby. Key allocations: Title I just over $1,700,000 (about $1.4M to schools), Title II ~$248,503, Title III ~$52,511, McKinney-Vento supplement $45,000, Title IV ~$132,343; funds were described as planning allotments typically received around October.

Crystal Hamby presented the district’s federal programs plan and budget for 2026–27, outlining anticipated allocations and program uses. Hamby said the district anticipates receiving "just a little over $1,700,000" in Title I funds—"the majority of these funds are allocated directly the schools"—and provided figures for Title II (~$248,503), Title III (~$52,511), an added McKinney‑Vento allocation of $45,000, and Title IV (~$132,343). Hamby noted the figures are in a planning allotment and that federal dollars usually arrive in October.

Chairman Frank called for a motion; Mr. Shuford made the motion to approve the 2026–27 federal programs plan and budget, Mr. Baker seconded, and the board approved the plan by unanimous raised‑hand vote. Hamby thanked stakeholders and schools for their work on the programs.