School Board

The newly formed Joint Finance Committee, comprised of two County Supervisors, two School Board members and two citizen representatives chosen by each board met earlier this year to develop timelines and processes meant to streamline the overall School Board budget...

15 April, 2024

The School Board, Dr. Wargo and Ms. Booth presented a budget to the Board of Supervisors on February 29th that supposedly includes “efficiencies”.  Only in government can you say that money you aren’t spending is a savings.  I can find...

07 March, 2024

Have you ever wondered what books are being used in Northumberland County Schools? Here’s your chance to find out. In anticipation of new book purchases this year, the schools are inviting public inspection and comments on their short list of...

05 March, 2024

ADM – Average Daily Membership.  The number of children attending schoolBoS – Board of SupervisorsCIP – Capital Improvement PlanDEI – Diversity, Equity and InclusionDoE – Virginia Department of Education.EDC – Economic Development CommissionFY – Fiscal Year.  The County and School...

16 January, 2024

As a concerned citizen on a fixed income, I encourage the School Board and the County to look for efficiencies that will reduce the overall budget and expenses of the school system. I applaud the School Board members for taking...

11 December, 2023

Here is what was known on June 22, 2023 when the Board of Supervisors voted on the School Board Budget:Last year’s audit identified issues with the processes used by the School Board and noted that some of the weaknesses potentially...

25 June, 2023
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