Finance director Miss Miller told the board the FY26 budget—based on a 28.30 ADM—showed an initial $1.9 million projected overage that has narrowed after cuts and projected breakage; state funding adjustments starting in January add roughly $400,000 per month but CIP and health‑insurance increases remain a concern.
At the Jan. 22 Page County School Board meeting, PCTC leaders said students earned 209 industry credentials in 2024–25, highlighted high pass rates in cosmetology, medical assisting, nurse aide and electrical programs, and described community partnerships and space limits that constrain growth.
During its Jan. 22 meeting the Page County School Board approved claims totaling $400,523.32, a purchase order for compressor replacement ($11,777.28), Resolution 202605 to request a $6,000 VDOE grant appropriation, VSBA policy updates, and the revised Secondary Program of Studies.
The Page County School Board approved claims totaling $371,221.82, adopted VSBA wording and consolidation updates, and authorized the board attorney to file pleadings to schedule special elections for vacancies this November.
The board interviewed three applicants for the District 4 interim vacancy — Brian Ortega, Jason Bridal and Frankie Coleman — asking about motivations, governance style and experience; the board expects to appoint a replacement at the Jan. 22 meeting.
The Page County School Board heard a detailed review of the Virginia Department of Education’s new School Performance and Support Framework; all district schools are fully accredited, two elementary schools received targeted federal identifications and the division will pursue improvement grants and CSIP revisions.
Luray High School staff told the board their English, math and science scores sit above division and state rates, chronic absenteeism fell from 31.9% to 23.7%, and the school launched attendance incentives and student-support teams to sustain gains.
The board voted to adopt a districtwide bell-to-bell personally owned device policy requiring students to keep phones concealed and muted during instructional time, with limited exceptions for IEP/medical needs and monitored dual-enrollment classes. Implementation is scheduled for the second semester.
The board approved Dec. 11 accounts payable totaling $554,510.07, two purchase orders (backup services $10,794.28; 600 Chromebooks $140,604 via a VPSA technology grant), accepted operations updates on new buses and bus cameras, and approved a calendar revision to accommodate the county fair.
The board reviewed a proposed 'bell-to-bell' policy that would require students to keep personal electronic devices concealed and muted during the school day; the superintendent (presentation) recommended a board decision on Dec. 10 and implementation after winter break, with exceptions for medical needs and a phased discipline regime.