Virginia / School Districts / YORK CO PBLC SCHS
The York County School Board on Jan. 28 approved the superintendent's FY2027 Capital Improvement Program, added a $350,000 comprehensive facilities and capacity study to the CIP, and approved a resolution supporting the county's $13,645,000 bond borrowing for school projects.
Virginia / School Districts / YORK CO PBLC SCHS
The York County School Board approved December 2025 claims and payments including instructional, technology, operations and CIP vendors, and approved a resolution authorizing large procurements; one board member voted no on the financial matters and raised concerns about funding 1:1 student devices and screen time.
Virginia / School Districts / YORK CO PBLC SCHS
York County's CFO presented FY26-FY27 budget outlook: ADM projections drop by 33 students for FY26 and 18 for FY27, lottery funding shifts some programs, and a governor-proposed employee bonus would require roughly $700,000 in local matching funds, creating uncertainty for local budget planning.
Virginia / School Districts / YORK CO PBLC SCHS
At its Jan. 12 organizational meeting the York County School Board elected Mister Pajevic chair and Mister Richardson vice chair, approved Resolution 26-01 setting the 2026 organizational calendar and committee assignments, and voted to enter closed session to consider personnel matters.
Virginia / School Districts / YORK CO PBLC SCHS
Officials reported 64 family-engagement events and more than 20,000 attendees so far this year; the board also discussed Grafton High School turf after Newport News Water Works's verbal denial and vendor offers to share the cost of an environmental/runoff study estimated at up to $30,000.
Virginia / School Districts / YORK CO PBLC SCHS
Chief academic officer Dr. Candy Skinner reported PSAT/NMSQT and SAT outcomes: PSAT 8/9 showed 68% of students met the ERW benchmark and 48% met the math benchmark; NMSQT and SAT results also improved year-over-year. The division plans to increase advanced middle-school math enrollment and expand supports.
Virginia / School Districts / YORK CO PBLC SCHS
CFO Bill Bowen reviewed the FY27 budget calendar, state revenue signals and local fund balances, noted a recommended 2% VRS rate decrease (potential $1.5M benefit if approved), and cautioned about proposed federal cuts that could remove Title II/III funding (approx. $278,000 impact). He said the revenue stabilization fund is about $10.5M and will absorb some transfers to support CIP cash needs.
Virginia / School Districts / YORK CO PBLC SCHS
Division staff reported fall VALS screening showed increases in low-risk students and declines in high-risk students across K-2; the expanded K-8 VALS program includes diagnostic assessments for selected grades 4-8 students and state-mandated student reading plans for high-risk learners.
Virginia / School Districts / YORK CO PBLC SCHS
Auditors from Brown, Edwards and Company issued an unmodified opinion on York County School Division's FY25 basic financial statements and state compliance reports. A new GASB 101 accounting standard increased beginning net position liabilities by about $17 million, a standards-driven restatement not a contribution shortfall.
Virginia / School Districts / YORK CO PBLC SCHS
Staff presented a quadrennial review of Policy J (students), restating 33 policies, proposing 14 revisions and introducing two new model policies (JACA: physical examinations; JACB: immunizations). Director of Student Services Dr. Butler moved to bring the package back to the next business meeting for formal action.